Maria Young
Maria Young is a court-involved collaborative Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Parent Consultant, Diversity Trainer, and an Expert Consultant for professionals working with Asian American families in high-conflict divorces. Ms. Young specializes in a family systems approach to treating trauma, including complex trauma and PTSD, and helps children and families navigate high-conflict divorces. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in Neurobiology and worked as a Chemist before receiving her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Ms. Young served as a Project Manager and clinical supervisor for the Differential Response program in San Mateo County, overseeing over 700 high-conflict family cases per year that were referred from Child Protective Services. Ms. Young is a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council for the California Chapter.