Deborah Youngblood
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Louisiana therapists accepting new clients
Dr. Tanya HarrellLPC · 7 years experienceCoping with life changes · Anger management · Relationship issuesWork with Tanya
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About Deborah
As a licensed therapist in Louisiana, I bring 15 years of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life’s complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and personal growth.
I specialize in addressing communication difficulties, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and family relationship healing. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person’s unique journey, with particular sensitivity to Christian perspectives and conservative values.
My therapeutic work focuses on guiding individuals toward meaningful personal transformation—helping clients work through feelings of isolation, shame, and uncertainty while developing stronger coping strategies. I’m committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their life purpose, process difficult experiences, and move toward emotional wellness.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I aim to provide thoughtful, empathetic support tailored to each client’s specific needs and personal background. My goal is to walk alongside you as you develop resilience, insight, and hope.
What Deborah helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
How Deborah works
- 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
What clients say
- “Deborah is very easy to talk to and is down to earth. She is very understanding and I don’t feel any judgement from her. She offers great advice for my lifestyle.”
- “Deborah is probably my top 2 counselors I've ever spoken with---actually she is likely the best. I really appreciate her support in a difficult time.”
- “I feel like I finally found someone who listens and understands. She is reasonable and honest and hen she speaks to me - like a normal person who respects me and my feelings”
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- “I'm loving Ms. Deborah. She listens, give helpful advice , I'm very comfortable with her and she's not judgmental. I really appreciate 🙏🏾. I'm glad I was recommend this company ,everything so far so good.”
- “Deborah is completely wonderful! She’s patient and kind and compassionate with me. She listens to me and gives great advice. I appreciate all the time she has dedicated to me. Our sessions are great and I always leave feeling better.She’s just a wonderful person overall.”
- “She is great”
- “Deborah has really taken her time to listen to me and my struggles she is genuine and I love her calm warm spirit . Highly recommend”
- “Deborah is a great therapist . She listens and is attentive to my needs. I have become very comfortable with her and I feel that she actually cares about me and ny situation. I highly recommend”
- “Very good therapist to me. Listens and makes me feel good after our conversation.”
- “She is really great to talk to!”
- “Very understanding and helpful”
- “She listens and provides excellent perspective.”
- “She is amazing and has helped me tremendously. I have recommended her to several people. I look forward to our sessions.”
- “Easy to talk to and she listens.”
- “I appreciate her kind energy and patience as I ramble through and 'let out some pressure!'”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.