- Family of origin issues
- CBT and EFT methods
- Caregiver stress support
About Cheryl
Cheryl Youngblood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 12 years of social work practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related problems such as sleep difficulties, anger, and low self-esteem.
Cheryl works with people who notice patterns from their family of origin shaping current behavior and relationships. She draws on client-centered therapy and emotion-focused ideas to help people notice how early roles and expectations affect their choices now. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Her approach also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing when helpful. Those methods help people test thinking patterns, set achievable goals, and build new routines. Narrative therapy is another tool she uses to reframe personal stories and reduce shame related to abandonment, adoption, or attachment issues.
Cheryl has experience supporting caregivers, people facing divorce or separation, and those dealing with codependency, communication problems, or isolation. She also addresses concerns tied to adoption and foster care, infidelity, and forgiveness in straightforward terms. The work tends to focus on skills, clear goals, and steady progress rather than labels.
Sessions often include breathing and grounding exercises, guided imagery, and other practical tools clients can use at home. She also brings knowledge relevant to mature adults managing retirement transitions, grief, or caregiving stress. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy puts the client's experience first and focuses on listening and reflecting. It helps people sort out feelings about family roles and make decisions that fit their values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and everyday behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and breaking unhelpful habits that stem from old family messages.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and expressing emotions in relationships. It can help people understand attachment patterns and improve communication around intimacy and closeness.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That means the plan can change as progress and needs become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, avoid travel time, and use video or phone choices that match a client's comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises like guided imagery, breathing techniques, and narrative work to remote sessions to support steady progress.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with stress, anxiety, family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and related topics such as abandonment, adoption and foster care.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and conversational, combining emotion-focused work with practical tools and goal-setting.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of experience as a social worker and holds the LCSW credential in California.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LCSW in California and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within the U.S.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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