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Cheryl Youngblood, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cheryl is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cheryl. View 3 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

As someone who was new to therapy, I had no idea what to expect when I started at Betterhelp. Cheryl has been a consummate professional from day one. I feel like she tailors her approach to my needs, providing the tools I can use to be successful. An excellent listener, Cheryl provides insights and new perspectives on my life that have been extremely helpful. She has pushed me to challenge my beliefs about myself and has helped me grow as a person. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed April 2022

Cheryl makes me feel heard. She is kind, caring and offers straight forward advice. I definitely recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed August 2020

More about Cheryl

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Greetings and welcome. I'm Cheryl Youngblood, a native Californian with over 15 years of experience working with foster and adopted children, and their families. My passion for helping others has been rooted in who I am since I was a child. Working as the director of a foster/adopt agency, and realizing that so many children and families are plagued with trauma, domestic violence, self-injurious behaviors, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health concerns, I decided that I wanted to expand my knowledge base, and my capacity for helping others, so I obtained my license in social work. Realizing that anxiety may be fueled by one's inability to live in the present, my client-centered focus is a holistic/talk therapy multicultural, eclectic approach, that I utilize while integrating interventions, based on the here and now, and mindfulness. Creating a safe, nurturing environment that allows my clients to feel supported, and empowered, provides me with a venue to introduce interventions, tools, and ideas that are strength based, client-centered, and derived from living in the moment. Some evidenced based treatments that I have found through the years that have been insightful, and provided calmness to my clients are, guided imagery, breathing techniques, sensory tools, tapping and meditation. Providing an empathetic, ear, in a non-judgmental space, with an eagerness and willing to help, is the basis for my ideals for providing the first step towards healing.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Sleeping disorders Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties

Licenses

Cheryl Youngblood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962671099.

  • LCSW · California · 29263 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Cheryl Youngblood

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

3 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Caring Excellent Helped Helpful Professional Understands Feel heard

As someone who was new to therapy, I had no idea what to expect when I started at Betterhelp. Cheryl has been a consummate professional from day one. I feel like she tailors her approach to my needs, providing the tools I can use to be successful. An excellent listener, Cheryl provides insights and new perspectives on my life that have been extremely helpful. She has pushed me to challenge my beliefs about myself and has helped me grow as a person. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed April 2022

Cheryl makes me feel heard. She is kind, caring and offers straight forward advice. I definitely recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed August 2020

She is very organized and understands my problems well. I would recommend her to others.

Reviewed December 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cheryl Youngblood offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cheryl Youngblood works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cheryl Youngblood speak?

Cheryl Youngblood speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cheryl Youngblood have?

Cheryl Youngblood has 4 years of experience.

Where is Cheryl Youngblood licensed to practice?

Cheryl Youngblood is licensed to practice in California.

Does Cheryl Youngblood accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cheryl Youngblood does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Cheryl Youngblood?

Cheryl Youngblood can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cheryl Youngblood?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.