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Deborah Youngblood, LCSW

Louisiana LCSW for relationship and trauma healing
  • 15 years experience
  • Trauma informed care
  • Family relationship focus

About Deborah Youngblood

Deborah Youngblood is a licensed therapist based in Louisiana with 15 years of clinical experience guiding people through complex emotional challenges. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), she combines clinical knowledge with a compassionate approach to support individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and those pursuing personal growth.

She focuses on communication difficulties, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and healing family relationships, bringing particular sensitivity to Christian perspectives and conservative values when relevant to a client's background. Her work centers on understanding each person's unique story and helping them move through feelings of isolation, shame, and uncertainty while building practical coping strategies.

Deborah creates a supportive environment where clients can explore life purpose, process difficult experiences, and take steps toward greater emotional wellbeing. Drawing on evidence-based practices, she adapts interventions to fit each person's needs and life context, aiming to foster resilience, insight, and renewed hope. She partners with clients through the therapeutic process to promote meaningful, lasting change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-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 clinical experience.

Is Deborah Youngblood a licensed therapist?

Yes. Deborah Youngblood holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details are LA LCSW 10568.

In which languages does Deborah Youngblood provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Deborah Youngblood located?

She is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Deborah Youngblood as my therapist?

Clients 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 a client's 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. Prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions - online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or access support from home.

Licensed professionals provide care via remote formats, and clients have the option to change therapists if they seek a different fit. For those considering therapy, online options can make regular, consistent care more accessible while preserving the core elements of the therapeutic relationship.

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