Deborah Youngblood, LCSW

Experienced Louisiana LCSW for life challenges

Stress and anxiety
Family and relationships
Trauma recovery

About Deborah Youngblood

Deborah Youngblood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. She focuses on supporting individuals through issues such as depression, anxiety, and shifting relationship dynamics, and she brings particular expertise in communication difficulties, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and family relationship healing. Deborah is attentive to each person’s unique history and values, and she offers particular sensitivity to Christian perspectives and conservative values as part of her respectful, client-focused care.

Her work emphasizes practical coping skills and deeper personal growth, helping people move through feelings of isolation, shame, and uncertainty while building resilience and stronger strategies for daily living. Deborah guides clients in exploring life purpose, processing difficult experiences, and pursuing meaningful change, drawing on evidence-based methods to tailor care to each individual’s background and goals. She aims to provide thoughtful, empathetic support and to walk alongside clients as they develop insight, hope, and greater emotional well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also Specializes In

Addictions GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Deborah Youngblood have?

Deborah Youngblood has 15 years of experience.

Is Deborah Youngblood a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: LA LCSW 10568.

In which languages does Deborah Youngblood provide therapy?

Deborah Youngblood provides therapy in English.

Where is Deborah Youngblood located?

Deborah Youngblood is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Deborah Youngblood as my therapist?

You can work with Deborah Youngblood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deborah Youngblood work with international clients?

Deborah Youngblood does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deborah Youngblood cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Deborah Youngblood

Deborah draws from approaches that help clients build meaningful change and stronger relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps aligned with their values - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current bonds and emotional reactions - it can be especially helpful for relationship challenges, family healing, and intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah works with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility and accessibility for those seeking support. Deborah provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapists and licensed professionals from home or work.

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