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Erica Youngblood

CA LCSW 91254
Credentials
CA LCSW 91254
NPI Number
1972278141
Location
California
Languages
English
Erica Youngblood
10 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Erica Youngblood

We all have those moments in life where we want a kind person to be present, listen and encourage us through what may be a difficult time. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I have worked in the therapeutic setting for the past 8 years providing a gentle presence to clients in need. I am available to those individuals who may be struggling with self-love, finding purpose and meaning in life and life changes. I use motivational interviewing, solution focused counseling and client-centered care to help you move forward in your life.

I am a kind presence, who is ready to listen and help you achieve your goals.

Also specializes in counseling for:

Single women navigating dating and situationships
Talking through breakups
Work Stress and Burnout
Boundaries
Discovering life purpose

Licenses

LCSW
91254

Professional experience

  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

  • Communication problems
  • Life purpose
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Postpartum depression
  • Self-love
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Erica has helped me to discover so much about myself already and allows me to dig deep to find my purpose and sense of self worth. I appreciate her and look forward to our meetings!”

“She's Amazing!”

“Extremely helpful and informative”

“Love her!”

“She's awesome! Perfect for helping me navigate work/life balance. I have been enjoying our sessions!”

“Erica is the best. She’s kind and thoughtful but also challenges my thinking. I look forward to our sessions and have gotten a lot out of working with her.”

“Amazing!!! appreciate her so much”

“I've only just started with Erica a few weeks ago, but I immediately have found a calmness in her that has helped slow down my anxiety. And all of her immediate suggestions are things that resonate with me and already motivate me to take good steps for myself. Looking forward to continuing to dig deeper into all parts of my life and trust that she will guide me in an understanding and realistic way.”

“Erica is a great therapist who has helped me through so much. She is easy to talk to and is patient as I work through thoughts and feelings. Because of her healthcare background, she has helped me to feel more confident when I meet with doctors and to stand up for myself when I’m uncomfortable or have questions. She also is very positive and that helps me to find ways to look at situations differently, which has greatly helped me with my anxiety. I definitely recommend her as a therapist.”

“I've been working with Erica for over a year and she still makes me feel comforted in the fact that she will guide me through this process and give me the tools I need to continue”

“I am so grateful to have Erica as my therapist. She is very intuitive, an excellent listener, and provides me insight and feedback that show she has really been paying attention and has gotten to know me as an individual. She does a fantastic job sharing resources and tips that are spot on with what I need. She also asks insightful questions that make me pause and think about an answer and why she is asking me to consider the topic. I highly recommend Erica!”

“Erica has been great to work with. She has offered exercises that make perfect sense for the place I am at to help me get over the next layer and become more confident with myself. She is also easy to talk to and has a great perspective that helps me to pause and reflect and shift gears easily. She has really helped me to unpack my anxiety and let go of my past in a way that I never thought was possible.”

“Erica listen to my problems and issues and always has a way or solution to help me through it. And for that, I'm grateful”

“She has been helpful over the time of sessions. And a good listener I'd say.”

“I highly recommend Erica as a therapist. She is a kind listener, and always offers different perspectives. My favorite thing is that she would share articles and links to videos that might be helpful with the issues i am facing. <br /> Thank you Erica for all your help!”

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.
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