Garysha Youngblood, LMFT

Therapist in California

Garysha Youngblood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

Licensed inCalifornia
License146849
NPI 1841780459
Experience6+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Garysha

Garysha Youngblood is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She has six years of clinical experience working in locked, legal, and recovery settings. Garysha aims to help people build the life they want by focusing on clear, practical steps toward change.

She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ concerns. Garysha also supports those struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. Her approach combines attention to how relationships shape people with strategies that help move them forward.

Background and approach

In sessions she uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect current relationships and reactions. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Somatic Therapy is used when body sensations and stress responses are part of the problem.

Garysha describes her style as curious and compassionate. She aims to create a calm, straightforward space where people can talk through painful experiences and try new ways of coping. The focus is on small, doable steps that lead to real improvements.

Her background in varied settings means she understands legal and recovery systems as they relate to personal change. People who want practical guidance on addiction, identity-related stress, or rebuilding confidence may find her way of working helpful.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 146849 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1841780459 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Garysha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Attachment issues
Body image
Life purpose
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Women's issues

Approaches Garysha names

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Online support

Attachment, Motivation, and the Online Therapy Experience

Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape feelings and reactions now; online sessions let people discuss those patterns and try new ways of relating. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by exploring ambivalence and personal goals in a conversational way. Somatic Therapy connects body sensations to emotions and can help when stress shows up physically rather than only as thoughts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Garysha will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She invites clients to give feedback so the plan can shift as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow visual cues and a therapy-like experience, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and brief check-ins can happen via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to keep appointments during busy days, handle sudden setbacks, or fit sessions into work or caregiving schedules.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Garysha commonly address?

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

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is curious and compassionate, with a focus on practical steps. Sessions aim to clarify goals and build small, manageable changes.

What is her clinical background?

Garysha has six years of clinical experience and has worked in locked, legal, and recovery settings that inform her perspective on change and support.

What credentials and location are on file?

She holds the LMFT credential as a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

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