Erica Youngblood, Master of Social Work, CA

Licensed

Online Counseling

(53 reviews)

MSW, LCSW Erica Youngblood

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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

More about me

Licensing: MSW, LCSW Years in Practice: 8 State: California

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

Creating the life that you want

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online 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.

Issues: Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Anger management Depression Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Please note: It can take up to 24-48 hours to be matched to a therapist.

Reviews for Erica Youngblood

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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. Thank you Erica for all your help!

I would 100% recommend Erica as a therapist! She has provided me with a safe space, where I have never felt judged or misunderstood. I have laughed and cried through out this corroboration and I can truly say that I feel like a new and better version of myself. She has helped me deal with childhood traumas, breakup, low self-esteem, anxiety and so much more. If you want a better life for yourself, don't think twice about your match with Erica, a better life will be guaranteed when in her hands. Feels sad to let her go now that I'm on the other side og my problems, but it makes me happy to know that she will always be there in the future if i need her. Thank you Erica!

Erica is very kind and understanding. She provides a lot of useful worksheets and practical advice for dealing with problems. I highly recommend her.

I’ve had the most amazing experience working with Erica, she offered me a safe place to comfortably express my feelings without judgement. Erica has always given me different perspectives, great advice and the tools I needed to cope with the challenges I was facing. She challenged me and helped me believe in myself again! She played a crucial role in my healing journey and I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for her. Thank you Erica!

I've enjoyed working with Erica as my therapist. Her approach helped me navigate work challenges and my concerns with relationships. She really helped me navigate some of the toughest challenges I faced this past year. This was also my first experience with virtual therapy and I wasn't sure how I'd feel about it, but I felt very heard with Erica and appreciated her approach that provided validation where needed and gentle challenging elsewhere. I would be happy to recommend Erica anytime!!

Erica is super great! I highly recommend her.

I've been working with Erica since January 2022 and as my therapy journey comes to an end I feel extremely blessed that I was paired with Erica. I seriously don't have enough words to thank her! She helped me get through some of the hardest time of my life and challenged me when it was needed. I am so thankful for her support, her care, her kindness and her professionalism. I felt very safe talking to her and I am so proud of the growth that I've made the past 11 months. Trust me, you'll be in good hands with Erica. Thank you so much Erica !!!

Being paired with Erica this year was one of the best things that happened to me! She has helped me with all aspects of my life such as relationships, work, family, past trauma, self-worth and more. She's very compassionate, attentive and passionate about helping others so I would highly recommend her if you're seeking a better life!

I've been in therapy with Erica for 8 months now and I'm so fortunate to have her support and care during this growing time in my life. I can firmly and confidently say that her therapeutic services have helped me facilitate and navigate through so many difficult moments in my life and have allowed me to grow in ways I thought I'd never reach. I highly recommend her services to anyone. Thanks for your help, Erica!!

Erica is an extremely kind and caring therapist who gives good advice and new perspectives. Highly recommend!

Erica has been such an important anchor in my life these past couple of months. She has helped me a lot when I needed to get back to reality and to stop spiralling in my own thoughts. I felt very welcome and heard in every session.

Erica is very welcoming and warm. She is able to provide a session filled with insights and helpful techniques to go about your day.

Erica is truly the most incredible person. She is a great listener with an awesome memory, a truly caring individual who pours her heart and soul into her work and her clients. I have worked with her for a year and she has seen me through so many challenges, from career changes, to new relationships, to helping me set better boundaries. I could not have asked for a more supportive therapist who gently nudges me to act in alignment with my core values and helps me to never lose sight of who I am. Her articles, journal prompts and activities always come at just the right time. I could go on singing her praises forever, and plan on doing so to my friends and family.

I was only able to do a few sessions with her but she was absolutely fantastic, through, and I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to work with her in the future!

Erica is an amazing therapist who listens, focuses in on me and gives the right tools needed for me to improve my mental well-being. It’s amazing have a therapist who can identify with me as a woman, black woman, and a hardworking person. Cannot recommend her enough.

Erica is "The Best"! She's super understanding and quite easy to open up and be vulnerable with. She listens with no judgement which actually has helped me become more self aware, confident and assertive in my own life. I enjoy seeing her get excited when I have personal milestones and even when I don't seem to get it right, she encourages me to continue and not give up. Her genuinity is unmatched.

Erica has helped me navigate tough challenges that I’ve never faced before. I’m grateful to have matched with a therapist that is encouraging and supportive.

Erica has been such a light. I come out of every session feeling a lot lighter and ready to tackle my day to day. Everything she has sent to me has helped me and I highly recommend her to anyone!

Erica truly has already helped me so much in just 2 sessions. She's challenged me while creating a space where I feel totally heard.

Erica helped me through one of the hardest parts of my life. PPD is difficult and she was able to laugh with me cry with me and help me feel heard and supported. I would recommend her to anyone and if I ever do need therapy again she will be the first I seek out. She schedules her appointments in a way that helps you grow, providing support on stresses from the week… worksheets to help you learn things like boundaries and asking for help. She is very helpful when offering support and I feel like I was able to make the most progress in the 6 months seeing her than I ever have in my therapy journey before. She was a support I could look forward to every week for the guidance I need. Thank you Erica.

Super nice!

Thank you for the sessions. It really helps me every time. I feel like I am seen and heard without being judged.

Erica is such a nice therapist. She listens attentively, is very empathetic and always finds the right words and advice. I highly recommend her.

Great help, giving me tools to manage through current difficulties

I like how she approaches me when i' conflicted, she centers the attention back to my feelings.

Erica has changed my life. She's approachable, kind, and compassionate when we have our sessions. I feel safe talking about my hurts and I genuinely enjoyed my time with her. I've made so much progress with her help and I'm forever grateful. I learned a lot from her. I'm more reflective, balanced and joyful in life.

Erica has been great, she is my fav therapist . She listen and understand me. She really focus with me during the sessions, she opens my eyes on so much about boundaries, feelings, emotions and much more. She care!

Very good listener, very good advise and help. After just 2 sessions I feel a lot better!

She's very supportive and understanding! She always gives the best advice and tips to fight negative feelings and thoughts!!

She really makes you feel heard and supported. She encourages you to do what’s best for you and offers you different perspectives.

Erica has been a great help for me. I've had many therapist in my life and she stands out as one of the best. She is very professional but is compassionate as if we were long time friends.

Erica has been great to work with so far.

My experience with Better Help, Erica in particular, has been invaluable. Being able to talk openly with such a friendly and respectful professional who genuinely cared about my emotional development was a game changer. The tools she has given me were of great help will be utilised for the rest of my life.

Erica is amazing! She's got a good sense of humour and provides a safe judgment-free space to discuss my life. I feel confident and supported with her :)

The transformations I've experienced with Erica have been incredible. When I first signed on, I was in such a funk. Looking back at the goals I had set then, I remember thinking at the time that I wasn't feeling the most hopeful about being able to work through these issues because they had been with me for so long. Through Erica's love and support, I've not only massively shifted from that energy, but also gained lifelong tools that have really helped me navigate relationships, friendships and given me the confidence to make big life decisions. I'm very grateful for you Erica!

I truly look forward to my sessions with Erica every week. She is a powerful force of cheer and positive thinking that has helped me in profound ways. I felt comfortable and safe with her almost immediately, and she has continued to provide excellent counseling to me.

Erica is an amazing therapist. She is patient and kind, I don't feel rushed, I feel like she listens to me, reassures me, and cares about what I have to say. She made our sessions feel safe and she gave me worksheets and tasks to do during our breaks. I loved our sessions.

Erica has really taken the time to listen and work with me. I am learning so much about boundaries, managing my anger and so much more. She really is an amazing therapist and I am happy to have her in my life

Very helpful, professional and supportive. Has been an awesome source of support during stressful times.

Erica has been really lovely and understood all my key issues and has been able to call me out on a lot of things I don’t necessarily reflect on

I love Erica's energy - she's so understanding, gives helpful responses and is generally a lovely person to talk to.

Erica is one of the kindest, most understanding, and helpful people I have ever met. If you are looking for someone that really cares how you feel and listens to what you say word by word, look no further, she is incredible. She has helped me tremendously in helping me understand my problems, guiding me through the solutions and how to apply them to help me for the rest of my life. She is always smiling and brings such a happy, positive, and caring mindset to every session. After one session, through her compassionate, caring, and helpful nature, I felt I could completely trust her, and that was really important to me. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking to become who they really are but are being held back by insecurities, mindset, or any other issues. Thank you for everything Erica!

I really love Erika so far, she provides a safe space for me to share and listens very attentively!

I have only had two sessions so far, but Erica has already improved my outlook on life, in which I am sure will gradually keep improving.

After just 4 weeks of Therapy, Erica made, what seemed to be one of the most difficult leaps I've taken in my life, one of the best decisions I've ever made. With her guidance in reflectng on my self esteem and motives in life, she has been an amazing asset to guiding me through these conflicting thoughts with myself. She has been amazing through genuinely listening and engaging with these inner thoughts and being able to challenge me in ways that I had no idea in directing myself in my own terms.

She’s amazing

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