Deborah Youngblood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana with more than 15 years of counseling experience. She works with individuals and families on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and she provides care for people facing bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD, parenting and career challenges, and those who have experienced physical trauma or emotional or physical abuse.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and completed her graduate degree in Social Work at Tulane University School of Social Work. Her Louisiana clinical social work license authorizes her to deliver psychotherapy and clinical social work services.

Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Viewing each person as unique, she integrates person-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing techniques, and trauma-based interventions to create individualized treatment plans. Dialogue and goals are tailored to meet each client’s specific needs.

Deborah believes beginning the journey toward change requires courage and seeks to assist and empower clients to identify their needs and start the process of change. She looks forward to working with you.