Cheryl Youngblood , LCSW

Cheryl Youngblood, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. She also supports those dealing with family problems, caregiving strain, addiction concerns, self-esteem and identity issues, and challenges related to women’s life transitions. Cheryl works in California and conducts sessions in English.

Cheryl brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work as a licensed clinical social worker. She draws on a background that includes agency leadership and long-term exposure to adoption and foster care contexts, which informs how she sees attachment and family dynamics. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She listens first, then offers tools people can use outside sessions.

Her style centers on client-focused conversation and collaborative planning. Cheryl uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's pace, Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for skills that reduce anxiety and improve sleep. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas for intimacy and relationship concerns and Motivational Interviewing when people want help making a change.

Sessions commonly include breathing or guided imagery exercises, brief mindfulness practices, and concrete strategies for managing anger, cravings, or caregiver stress. Cheryl emphasizes small, manageable steps so progress feels realistic and steady. She prefers an empathetic, nonjudgmental tone and aims to make therapy easy to fit into a busy life.

People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for them. Therapy is offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and the cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the client's lead. Online sessions let Cheryl mirror that approach by asking questions, reflecting back what she hears, and helping people set goals that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; used online, CBT often includes worksheets, short coaching between sessions, and homework to practice new skills for anxiety, sleep, or mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feelings and attachment patterns and can help with relationship and intimacy concerns when people describe their experiences and practice new ways of connecting.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cheryl will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time based on what helps. She encourages people to give feedback so the work stays useful and focused on their priorities.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, quick coaching, or when daily support between sessions is helpful. These options make therapy more flexible, so sessions can fit around work, caregiving, or other commitments.