Garysha Youngblood

LMFT

California

Practical, compassionate support for meaningful change

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At a glance

Credentials

LMFT

License

LMFT, California / 146849

NPI

1841780459

Experience

6 years

Languages

English

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Addictions and recovery
   • Self-esteem and confidence)
   • Motivational collaboration)

   About Garysha

   Garysha Youngblood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings six years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people make changes that matter in their daily lives. Garysha aims to meet each person where they are and support practical steps toward clearer goals and greater resilience.

   Her work often centers on challenges such as addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues tied to sexual orientation and gender identity. She also helps with self-esteem, confidence, and navigating major life changes. Garysha uses curiosity and compassion to guide conversations rather than giving one-size-fits-all solutions.

   In session she pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns shape behavior and feelings. She partners with clients to notice body-based reactions and to connect those sensations to everyday problems. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people want help finding the drive to change old habits.

   Garysha has experience in locked, legal, and recovery settings, and draws on that background when supporting people through transitions or when behavior change is a goal. Her style is direct but warm, aimed at helping clients identify small steps they can take between sessions.

   She works in English and practices in California. People interested in starting can expect to answer a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

2. Approaches that guide online work and change

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons to change and builds small, achievable plans. It focuses on your own motivations and next steps rather than pressure from others.
   
   Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships and early patterns affect current feelings and choices. This approach can help people understand recurring conflicts and form different ways of relating to others and themselves.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying a path and adjusting if it does not feel helpful.
   
   Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into busy schedules, keeping regular momentum between appointments, and reducing travel time. Online work can also make it easier to check in from a short break at work or to continue care during life changes.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesBody imageLife purposeMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic Therapy

   Experience

   6+ years

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Garysha commonly help with?

   She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like body image and multicultural concerns.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her approach is collaborative and curious. Sessions emphasize practical steps, motivational work, and attention to how relationships and the body influence behavior.

   What kind of experience does she bring?

   She has six years of experience and has worked in locked, legal, and recovery settings, which informs how she supports people during transitions and behavior change.

   What are her credentials and where is she based?

   She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people from other countries work with her?

   She is not accepting international clients at this time.

   How are fees and payment handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What should I do to begin therapy?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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