About Dr. Young

Exceeding Expectations One Patient at a Time

Dr. Young is a licensed clinical psychologist based in San Diego, California. She completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology in 2005 from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Her training focused on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), as well as psychodynamic psychotherapy. She completed her internship at the University of South Florida Counseling Center. She has worked in community mental health centers, the VA, non-profit clinics, university counseling centers,  and private practices.

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Education

Doctorate In Clinical Psychology (Psy.D)

Nova Southeastern University

Center for Psychological Studies (APA full accreditation)

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

Nova Southeastern University

Center for Psychological Studies

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences

Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology

Ben-Gurion University , Israel

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Internship

University of South Florida 

The Counseling Center for Human Development, Tampa, FL

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Post Doctoral

Matrix Psychological Services

Columbus, OH

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Publications, Presentations, and Honors

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Cagan, I. (2003). The power of silence. February/March, Association of Humanistic Psychology Perspective.

Cagan, I. (2002). My role in the Israeli army versus my role as a therapist. International Psychology Reporter. Spring, 13-14.

Cagan, I &Lewis, J (2003). Stress in a War Zone: Comparing Israeli and Arab Children. Oral Presentation at the American Psychological Association (APA) annual convention in Toronto, Canada.

2002  Young Clinician Award

Broward County Psychological Association/ FL.

Professional Affiliations

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San Diego Psychological Association

Ohio Psychological Association

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