What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.64
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“It was a very homey and friendly environment. I felt very comfortable opening up and taking that step to insure my mental health grows in the right direction. ”
CAITLIN M.April 1, 2025Video visit
About Ayesha Youngblood
Focus areas
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Fertility Counseling
Perinatal Mental Health
BIPOC Mental Health Issues
Infertility Trauma
Postpartum Anxiety
Depression
Perinatal Loss
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Dialectical (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Reality Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused
Attachment-based
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Asian, Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Ayesha Youngblood
I'm a trauma-informed therapist in Houston with a Master's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor's degree from Towson University. My training centers on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and shame resilience work — two very different tools for the same goal: helping you stop white-knuckling your way through anxiety, trauma responses, and the disorientation that comes with major life transitions. I work with clients who are tired of intellectualizing their pain in therapy without anything actually changing. My sessions are built for people who want both — the emotional depth to understand why they feel stuck, and concrete DBT skills they can use the same day.
What should a new client know about working with you?
You won't get a blank stare and "how does that make you feel." I bring structure to sessions without losing the emotional depth trauma work requires. Expect direct feedback, real skill-building (not just talking), and a therapist who tracks your progress instead of letting sessions blur together. If shame has been running the show in your relationships, your self-talk, or your decisions, that's specifically where my training in shame resilience comes in — I'll name the pattern instead of dancing around it. You set the goals; I bring the map.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Session one is a deep intake — not paperwork, an actual conversation about what's brought you in, what's already been tried, and what "better" would look like for you. From there, I build a plan combining DBT skills (distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness) with trauma-focused, shame-resilience work aimed at the root causes, not just the symptoms on the surface. Early sessions tend to focus on stabilization — giving you tools to get through the week — while later sessions go deeper into the patterns and history driving the anxiety or trauma response in the first place. You'll always know which phase we're in and why.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $165 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $165 for 60 minutes
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Central Florida, Master's in Clinical Psychology
- Towson University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1235839630
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.64
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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She listened!!! Didn’t feel judged!!! Provided sound advice and comfort.
Less than 1 year agoAM
Ayesha is a great listener and communicator. I felt well supported and heard.
April 1, 2025T'keyah D.Verified patientVideo visit
It was a very homey and friendly environment. I felt very comfortable opening up and taking that step to insure my mental health grows in the right direction.
April 1, 2025CAITLIN M.Verified patientVideo visit
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What practice does Ayesha Youngblood work with?
Ayesha Youngblood works with Intentional Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ayesha Youngblood?
Ayesha Youngblood frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ayesha Youngblood on their profile.
What languages does Ayesha Youngblood speak?
Ayesha Youngblood speaks English.
How do patients rate Ayesha Youngblood in reviews?
14 patients have reviewed Ayesha Youngblood. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.64/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.