I met Dr Young when I was about 14 years old and mentally/emotionally struggling, with parents desperately looking for help with how to manage my mental health. He not only incorporated the family to include everyone in the treatment process so everyone could support each other appropriately, he also was always patient with each of his patients. I could only imagine that every patient of Dr Young's knows that when you're in session, you are the most important person in thr world. And it's all about you and learning you and your beautifully perfectly imperfect idiosynchrocies that make you uniquely you. So I'd summarize all that to say Dr Young is an incredible doctor. He does a thorough job, and he does his very best every day. I still see him twenty years later, and I couldn't have even close to half of what I am today if it weren't for him and his medical care. read more

ALL **TRULY INTERESTED** PEOPLE PLEASE STOP AND READ THIS REVIEW!!! I was diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses in 1994. I have seen numerous psychiatrists, inpatient and outpatient ranging from very good to extremely bad. I have also seen as my personal psychiatrists some of the most prestigious doctors that have written books that newer psychiatrists, reference today. I have been on a superabundance of psych meds and a plentitude of combinations of them all in my 29 years of having to manage life with these illnesses. I tell you this because you need to understand that my review of Dr. Young comes from a place of nearly 3 decades of experience, proficiency, awareness, perception and personal recognition & appreciation when a physician is astounding and extraordinary in their field. Let me explain why I feel this way about Dr. Young. After struggling severely with 2 mental illnesses while working the first 8 years following my diagnosis, I was put on Permanent Federal Disability and my 17 years of life following that were filled with anguish as I suffered severe side effects from a multitude of med changes and med combinations, I lived years slurring my speech, or with tremors, or not eating due to nausea, pulling eyelashes out, or having no balance, sleeping all day, or all at once. I went through a period where I had no memory for several months because of 12 ECT treatments, I had multiple suicide attempts because the voices were not gone even though I was put on several different anti-psychotics at different times. Although I was on life support and in comas numerous times I still survived and fought through those 17 very trying years. When I finally saw Dr. Young for the first time, He was so warm and welcoming, even though he normally sees children, he accepted me as a patient, and I felt his immediate concern and willingness to help. His first plan of action was to inquire if I was interested in getting this new DNA testing (bloodwork) which would help identify what meds are currently being metabolized in my body quickly, slowly, or not at all to see if that's a reason why things have not been working for me all these years. Of course I was willing to try anything at this point in my mental health journey. I don't recall if the test was covered by my insurance but I'm telling you right now....I would go back and pay 1 billion dollars for it (if I had it) because Dr. Young offering me that test, literally not only changed my life, but IT GAVE ME MY LIFE!!! Dr. Young and I realized I was on many psych meds that weren't even working for me and that there were ones in my good column that I should be on in the same treatment category. So, Dr. Young with his abundance of medical and pharmaceutical knowledge titrated me slowly off the bad ones and up on the new ones and I have had ZERO side effects and am the most functional than I have ever been since my diagnosis in 1994. TESE PAST 4 YEARS HAVE BEEN THE BEST OF MY LIFE SINCE MY DIAGNOSIS AT AGE 24. Now let me make clear, that the med changes are only one big part of Dr. Young's distinguishing practice...I mean 1 of what sets him apart. The other is his one-on-one psychotherapy. He is the most caring, attentive, engaging, compassionate, funny, personable and professional psychiatrist and human being I have ever had the pleasure of seeing in this forum. I have wonderful energy and a zest for life that I only had before my diagnosis (that I received after a traumatic abusive marriage). My husband now (who I've been with 16 years now) has a wife now that he could never imagine having and he has fallen in love with me all over again. I was referred to Dr. Young by my Psychologist after I quickly discontinued seeing my psychiatrist at that time because he was one of those that didn't even ask how you were, just simply wrote refills of your scripts and sent you on your way. I was appalled, but my previous long-term psychiatrist had to suddenly retired due to stage 4 cancer (sigh) and I wasn't really prepared when I had to find another. Although that was an upsetting and frustrating time for me it turned out to be the best turn of events with the most triumphant outcome for me still today that only gets better with every day and every appointment I get with Dr. Young. Don't get me wrong, life is not perfect. Living with mental illness is something that constantly has to be managed. "They" tell me I'm supposed to live in a "stress-free" environment. ROTFL...and where am I supposed to find this place to live in? But with the new med management from 4 years ago and the appointments with Dr. Young, I'm managing so much better using the tools that I have been given through therapy and actually getting to LIVE a life I never dreamed possible! Dr. Young is amazing beyond all that can be described! Oh and yes the office staff is horrible! But please don't let that keep you from seeing this effective, caring and phenomenal psychiatrist! read more

Dr. Young is the best out there. He's helpful, kind & full of wisdom. He treated 3 people in our family. Truly life changing!

Growing up, my experience with Attention Deficit Disorder was one of silent struggle. In elementary school, I wasn't the hyperactive kid bouncing off walls, but I frequently distracted my peers, constantly daydreamed, and found it nearly impossible to focus on subjects that didn't capture my interest. Year after year, my teachers would make the same comments: "You're smart, you just need to try harder." But no matter how hard I tried, my focus always wandered. Fast forward to my teens and twenties, while I managed to handle some of those issues, I found myself growing more impatient with others. The realization that struck me hardest was discovering, after 27 years, that my mother had once taken me to a pediatrician suspecting something wrong. She was told I might have ADD, but chose not to pursue medication, fearing the potential side effects. For the longest time, I struggled with a feeling that something was inherently wrong with me, and I only felt worse when I found out my mother knew but never did anything about it. For any parents out there hesitating, I urge you to consider seeking an evaluation for ADD for your child. The first step is understanding the condition and the multitude of ways it can be managed. Dr. Young has an unparalleled expertise in this field. The transformation I've experienced under his guidance has been nothing short of remarkable. Seeking help can be life-changing for your child, and remember, if you ever feel it's not the right path, you can always choose a different direction. But giving it a chance might just be the best decision you ever make for them. With advancements in understanding ADD, there are now various methods to help get a more accurate diagnosis, including performance tests and even brain scans. This is where Dr. William Young comes in. Under his care, I was introduced to these innovative approaches, and for the first time in my life, I've tasted what it feels like to be "normal." Distractions no longer constantly pull at my attention. Conversations are fluid. I'm able to focus on my work with half the amount of effort as before. It's as if I've lived my life with blurred vision, and now everything is in sharp focus. I've been seeing Dr. Young on a monthly basis, and I can't emphasize enough how much I appreciate his approach to patient care. He truly listens to my concerns during each of our meetings and consistently makes the necessary adjustments to my treatments. It's evident that he genuinely cares about my well-being. If you're seeking a medical professional who prioritizes patient feedback and adapts treatments accordingly, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Young. read more

Dr. Young does indeed listen and give his patients time and that could be a good and bad thing. He doesn't value patients time, does not stick to appointment times. I have had to wait up to 3 hours after my scheduled appointment for him to see me. Okay, worst part is the staff. They pick up the phone, then don't say anything on the other end. They hang up again and again. They transfer calls to voicemail even during normal business hours. Actually, they dont even stick to normal business hours. Many times I have received different answers when asking about hours of operations. Receptionists - if you're reading this maybe you can try to be a little more compassionate. Answer your phones. Return calls. Send in prescriptions. And to the right pharmacy might I add. Better yet. If you're not going to care, find another job. read more

Dr. Young has been my doctor for 5 years. He's kind and compassionate, and he actually listens to my opinions. If I have concerns, he talks it out with me and helps me find the best solution. He has saved my life on more than one occasion. He is always willing to learn about a new technology or medicine, and he has always been available on the weekend if I have experienced an emergency. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better psychiatrist. His wait times are maybe a bit long but the office always tries there absolute best when working with me, and they are very understanding, and it's worth it to see a doctor who genuinely wants to help and makes me feel like I matter. Whether through email, phone or visit, Dr. Young has been with me for 5 years, and I truly appreciate him and his amazing staff for helping me live my life. I feel lucky to have found him. read more

Amazing DR. TERRIBLE staff. People who don't pick up, answer voicemails, or follow through on there end. Oh and will hang up on you when you call back for them to follow through. read more

I've been seeing dr young for 5 years now. I personally really like him. His office people are TERRIBLE !!!!! EVERY month by prescriptions aren't sent in right , I pay out of pocket to talk to him for less then 30 min. They REFUSE TO ANSWET THE PHONES. I've called the office everyday all day for over a week. No one answers . This happens every single month. read more

Best Doctor Ever cares about his patients isn't only about money truly cares for you and families recommend him very sweet Doctor

Update...if you are looking for psychiatry for your child...look into Harbor Psychiatry and Mental Health!!! They are AMAZING!!!

If you value your time, look elsewhere. This Dr. doesn't seem to know how to properly schedule patients. Worse yet, the staff has a double-standard and will give you a hard time if you're late or try to reschedule because you don't wish to hang around their office for an hour after your scheduled appointment to see the Dr. This is not normal! read more

Dr. Young is a nice doctor, but his staff is very rude. Especially if you miss an appointment for a family funeral. Teresa has had an attitude every time I've spoken with her, she's very degrading and unprofessional, and she will continuously throw it in your face if you have missed appointments, even after you had paid the fine. Then there's Abby a second receptionists I spoke to who tells you take other medications which is ILLEGAL TO DO since she is not licensed to do so. I got dropped as a patient because of their receptionists saying I was being aggressive and non compliant, when all I was trying to do was have Dr. Young refill a prescription I needed. They were the ones with no respect towards patients trying to see their doctor, and get a medication refilled before my next appointment. Which I was fine with the appointment I was given. I just needed to get a refill on a medication that has to be taken every day. I'm glad to not have to deal with such unprofessionalism and going to get a new doctor where the staff has no complaints. it's sad to lose a good doctor because of staff that will offend you and speak to you like your a child ,to the point you have ask to speak to someone else and get the same problems. read more

I'm giving a 1 star rating because a rating of negative infinity is not available to me. I was a patient of Dr. Young from June 2012 through August 2017. He treated me for bipolar disorder type 1. For most of my time with him I found him to be very supportive and willing to listen and offer his unique perspective on problems I was facing. This changed when he received false information from my previous employer about what I was doing at the work place. I told him that this slander was given to him to protect my director, who described himself as a f***** to explain some inappropriate behavior towards me. While I do not expect a doctor to believe everything his patient has to say, he started treating me in a way that made me feel like a child. He forced me into disability, put me into a partial hospitalization, which cost over $4,000 with insurance, and only allowed me to reenter work at half time. During my disability I contributed to the environment at the partial hospitalization, in listening and offering my own perspective on the issues discussed, with many patients and staff members commenting about my helpfulness, functioned as a father in providing cooked meals and a tidy house for my family, caring for three children all under 5 years of age, and cooperated with all his demands, being patient while the disability was extended for almost an additional month for no apparent reason. At the end he gave me additional medicine (abilify). This medicine did not jive with me, which is something that was predicted by DNA testing he ordered and had the results of, and left me confused, slow, and hardly able to function. He put a strangle hold on my employment and seemed unable to listen to the concerns I had about the course of my treatment. I had no choice but to quit work, quit a dangerous anti psychotic, abilify, without medical oversight, start another career, and seek another doctor to manage my ongoing lithium prescription. By God's mercy this has worked out for the best, in that I am able to be a professor at a community college, something I always wanted to do, and now see a doctor who is closer to my home. I still have not collected on all my disability because his office was unable to do their part of the paperwork in time. During this time his office has submitted paperwork late to my employer, has not followed through on faxing documents to my insurance, and suggested that I forge documentation. I found evidence that his office was faxing my confidential medical information inappropriately, which made me uncomfortable. The cost of all this, in lack of pay and unnecessary medical care, is close to $10,000. I can pay for this, but I am afraid that many people diagnosed as mentally ill - with the difficulty in finding good employment and lack of stability associated with such a diagnosis would not be able to. Be careful before you seek treatment from this doctor. read more

I dont know what's going on with this Dr. Office but theirs something fishy definitely going on I felt it from the moment I walked in that office the girls at the front desk where stuck up little brats and the Doctor keep pushing us to do a blood test so he can prescribe us medicine when he hasn't even diagnosed my son yet read more

Dr Young is a terrific doctor but unfortunately his staff is the reason for our leaving the practice. How the manager got her position one will never know and the staff under her is a direct reflection of her incompetence. From promised returned phone calls that never come to continued missing charts. Each time you call the office be ready to spell your name at least 10 times due to the fact I'm guessing there are either a shortage of pens or major short term memory. And the holding the line a disconnect is always fun to play too. My most fond time was today, when after calling a week ago for a prescription refill for my teenage daughter it still was not filled by the pharmacy. While waiting at the pharmacy ,myself and the pharmacist called the office for the refill . The office told me that after a year of my daughter being on her meds they couldn't find record of it so they would not refill, meanwhile they told the pharmacist that the doctor was gone from the office and couldn't ask? Excuse me??? When I tried to inform the office manager( in maybe not such a calm manner) she too was less than desirable and would NOT cancel any further appointments for us as we will no longer be a part of this disfunction. So confused ‍ read more

I can't believe what the spoiled inexperienced receptionist did to me today. If there is justice give served for those kinds of actions il find it. No one has th right to assume you have a problem and te you what to do. I would like to sincerely apologize to doctor young and his nice receptionist. He really does care and loves his patients. The man works hard, even though he needs one gentler receptionist x) other perfect read more

So far Dr. Young has been an absolute pleasure and also very knowledgeable and informed on the latest techniques. For instance, as soon as I started I had a cheek swab for DNA testing to get me on the right medications. This guy is top notch. Dr. Young is the nicest man I have ever met, so sweet. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Young for years and I can not imagine more loving, attentive and knowledgeable doctor to my needs than he is. I also welcome the changes he has made about a year ago as far as replacing his staff and adjusting his availability to see his patients from early afternoon hours till late in the evening. It comforts me knowing his hours shifted to my convenience considering my commute La-Oc. The new office manager Lucy would schedule my appointment between the hours 10-6 pm, yet Dr. Young has always been there for me after the hours to comfort me via a phone communication. Dr. Young is one of the most understanding, loving, approachable, experienced and knowledgeable doctors I have ever met. read more

Not accepting new patients with my insurance. The paper from my insurance company says they are accepting new patients but this crappy company hasn't updated their status with my insurance company. read more

Dr. Young has been an intrinsic part of our lives! He has been my son's doctor since he was 16 years old. My son is now 34. Dr. Young saved his life with perseverance, knowledge, dedication and support! My son's affliction is schizophrenia and diagnosed at a young age, he found comfort, trust and safety under the care of this wonderful caring doctor, who would stay with him at his office during crisis and bewilderment. Dr. Young is not your average 15-minutes-appointment psychiatrist - he takes the necessary time to listen, to nurture and to properly treat his patients! I recommend Dr. Young to anyone who needs an experienced, dedicated, outstandingly loving doctor! read more

Dr. Young is an excellent and caring psychiatrist. My son has been seeing him for 5 years for ADHD. The doctor truly cares about both the patient and the family and spends sufficient time with you. I would love to continue to continue to bring my son to Dr. Young, but cannot due to the rudeness and unprofessionalism of his staff. Theresa is condescending and totally inflexible. She tries to overcharge for services, makes it difficult to see the doctor and does not give the doctor his messages. I have read other reviews that show other patients have had the same issue. Dr. Young is so wonderful...he really needs to fire his current staff and hire some professional, caring and competent employees. read more

I called to make an appointment with this doctor as the listing on my health insurance website as accepting new patients. They told me, "We can not make an appointment for you today. We will call you tomorrow to set up and appointment." OK, weird. No one else does it that way. The next day came and I did not get a phone call. I called them. The phone was picked up and slammed down with no answer. Weird. I called back. The line was answered "Hello" like it was a residence and not a professional office. That threw me. Is this Dr. Young's office????? Yeah, oh, yeah. What do you want? I explained I never got a call. I am calling to make an appointment. I was put on hold for over 5 minutes and no one came back to me. I hung up and called back again. Again the phone was answered as "Hello" and completely unprofessional. Everyone sounded rush, harried, frazzled and over worked. I was placed on hold. People would pick up the phone and put me on hold again. I was taken off hold and put on hold about 4 - 5 times before I was helped. The person began to ask for my information and fill out a form. When they found out I am over 40 they put me on hold and then came back, put me on hold again and then nervously explained, "You are past his cut off. He doesn't see anyone over 40." I wasted two days on an office that doesn't see anyone past the age of 40. It would have been nice to know that up front. read more

I don't have enough words to express how appreciated we are to have Dr. Young treat our son. Our lives we're impacted and we were in complete devestation. When we came to visit for the 1st time my heart was completely shattered as we had been through so much with my son. I want to take the time to thank Dr. Young and Lucy (office manager) for being gods sent they were my answers prayer, they helped bring my son back to baseline and saved his life. Dr. Young's profession has been beyond my expectations. He knows what medicine works best and without him i don't know where we'd be. Lucy hass been very supportive and caring I absolutely love them! read more

Dr. Young's incompetent and unpleasant office staff more than counterbalances any the doctor's work. To find yourself pulling your hair out over needing to get an appointment, their inability to correctly bill insurance companies, their total lack of professionalism really defeats the purpose. Dr. Young: FIRE YOUR STAFF AND GET PEOPLE IN THERE WHO CAN DO THE JOB!!!!! read more

WORST staff ever. I've seen him for years and he's too old to be practicing medicine! He didn't even remember who I was during one of my last appointments, he thought I was someone else and I realized he didn't even know who I am! Very disturbing experience. Dr. Young AND the women working for him are the exact definition of UNPROFESSIONAL AND USELESS. Wasted my time. Don't go here! These women are working waaaaaaay above their pay grade and I regret seeing him. read more

This is a great psychiatrist. Absolutely the VERY BEST! I thought the cutoff was 35, but I guess it's 40. This is mostly a pediatric psychiatrist. He spends his time with you. He usually runs about four hours to two hours late as well. This is the best doctor you will find in this area. When I was registering with the disabled student services office at Golden West College, the woman that worked there said how good Dr. Young was. He's the best! I had to stop seeing him because my insurance changed. I also went off many of the meds he put me on, and managed to do okay. If you want to try psychiatric medications, go see a psychiatrist, and Dr. Young is the best you will find. My new health care provider is a Nurse Practioner, who is not fond of medication. Did I mention I'm doing fine off the medications? But he's really probably the best pediatric psychiatrist in the county or state. read more

Worst office I have ever been to. They are rude. They are always late..They expext you to call ahead to see if your appt time will change. The last time it was delayed an hour. I have a 6 year old with add who needs stability. There should be no reason a first patient of the day needs to wait an hour . I understand emergencies once and awhile but not every visit. I have actually seen the Doc come in after me..come on what kind of business are you running. My son need a schedule and stability not chaos. Dr young is a nice man but staff not so much and the office needs to work on scheduling. I got dropped for complaining. My son had been dressed and ready baby sitter waiting and they are inconvenienced. Now my son's care will be delayed until I can find a new doctor. read more

I don't get these negative reviews below. I just spoke with Theresa regarding my daughter as a new patient, she was extremely helpful and put me on the schedule with a very convenient time. She made it clear that Dr. Young runs pretty late and that you must be prepared for that. I guess time will tell and I will certainly amend my 5-Star review if necessary, but I did not experience anything negative with this office today. read more

I'm very impressed with Dr. Young. Yes, your appointment time is not when you'll see the doctor... It's more a guideline to whe you should start getting ready :-) The office staff will keep you updated as to when you should come, and I find it much better than just sitting in a waiting room. After visiting multiple psychiatrists over a period of ten years we finally landed in Dr Youngs office. He spent a lot of time with my son (why he runs so late). Instead of just going with the usual, easy diagnosis he dug deeper and I'm hopeful that we may actually see him get better. read more

Dr. Young is a competent Psychiatrist. He is caring and knowledgeable. However, I agree with the other reviews that state he is never on time; his patient's suffer for his lack of consideration and timeliness, but this is often unfortunately the case with most doctors. As to his office staff: I have never dealt with such incredibly rude, arrogant, dishonest and incompetent people. They have attempted to over-charge us numerous times, do not know how to bill correctly through insurance (particularly PPO's) and have even claimed that they "do not follow the contracted co-payment amount with United Healthcare," but rather "adhere to their own fee schedule," (This was stated directly by the Office Manager, Theresa).This is illegal and is a breach of contract of the in-network doctor agreement with UHC. To expect patients to be treated as if THEY should bend over backwards to accommodate the doctor's tardy schedule and to be treated with disrespect and arrogance by the staff is ridiculous. It is my personal opinion that this is one of the WORST medical offices I have ever encountered. To those of you who have posted positive reviews, you are lucky. Give it time and you will eventually experience what the rest of us have been through. We will no longer be spending our hard-earned money (and insurance coverage) with this terrible office and have moved on to an office which possess a professional demeanor with honesty and integrity, as well as a doctor who has more respect for his patients and their time. read more

Dr. Young has no consideration for his patient's time. He is ALWAYS LATE for his first appointment, which causes every appointment after that to run late as well. And, patients have to call the office 1/2 hour prior to their appointment to "make sure the doctor is running on time." He NEVER runs on time. It is not unusual to find that it's your scheduled appointment time and there are "three to four patients ahead of you still." What?! Then they think they're doing you a favor by offering to call you when the patient before you goes in! This has happened to me every time I've scheduled an appointment. Once, they called me 2.5 hours AFTER my scheduled time and said, "Ok, the patient before you just went in, so you can head over here now." Really?! By that time it was almost 10pm & I told them forget it! Do yourself a favor and DO NOT EVEN SCHEDULE an appointment with this doctor. He has no respect for anyone's time; you will go crazy trying to deal with this office! read more

So, here's my thinking, Folks: Sometimes you come across something extra special, but nothing's perfect and you have to decide what's important to you. In this case, I think Dr Young is wonderful. When I am with him, I feel extraordinarily taken care of for the issues I'm seeing him for. I do not feel rushed or placated or dismissed as I have been by doctors so often in the past. He is compassionate, he is knowledgeable, he is delightful! For this, I am willing to be inconvenienced. For this, I am willing to be patient (a patient patient). So, I feed myself before my appointment, I bring my iPad and hunker down to read or play games until he's ready to see me. I do not want him to give any less to his other patients than he gives to me. The girls in the office are lovely. Yes, I remember it was a struggle getting that first appointment and I wondered what the deal was. But I'm so glad I did not allow that to keep me from seeing Dr Young. Now he has to live forever so I don't have to go to anyone else....ever! read more

When I read a few negative comments about anything on Yelp I take it with a grain of salt because people are quick to complain but don't often take the time to compliment. Today I want to compliment Dr. Young and his staff. First, it's the the staff that have helped me every time I need an appointment for my daughter. Theresa and Fenita take the time to help me get an appointment that works with my schedule and my daughter's schedule. They have helped me with insurance questions, get messages to Dr. Young and promptly provide me with an answer, and work through issues pertaining to medication. They are there late in the evening which is convenient for people who work in the day. As for Dr. Young, I've been very satisfied with how he has treated my daughter. He takes the time to get to know his patients and understand their life and issues. Dr. Young takes the time to explain his medication choices and has always considered family input to be a valuable part of the treatment process. We don't mind waiting for our turn in his office because Theresa or Fenita will let us know if the time is later than what we set and he is worth waiting for. Dr. Young is caring, knowledgeable about his profession, and relates well to teenagers. read more