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Dr. Todd Benjamin Young is a board-certified private practice psychiatrist serving the communities of Northern San Diego County, with offices conveniently located in Encinitas. He has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both outpatient and acute care settings, and is experienced in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders, addictions, trauma-related conditions, autism and developmental disorders, and many others. Dr. Young believes that the fundamental treatment modalities of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy should be informed by psychodynamic principles, in which an individual patient's presenting concerns are understood within the context of their personality organization and psychological makeup, their current and past relationships, and their family of origin.
Dr. Young also believes that one's state of mental health is a reflection of one's nutritional status and degree of physical fitness, and that a focus on restorative sleep, healthy diet, and a physical movement practice can amplify the effects of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy dramatically. He is passionate in his personal pursuit of physical fitness, health, and wellness, with active practices in functional movement, yoga, and most recently, the fascinating and challenging art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Meet the Business Owner: Todd Y.
Dr. Young graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The doctor completed his residency at the University of New Mexico and his fellowship at the University of California San Diego. After receiving his Board Certification and his California state licensure, Dr. Young opened his practice in the Encinitas, California area. The doctor continues to pursue his education so has the knowledge and expertise to be able to offer his patients the best possible psychiatric care possible.