Gary Youssef
My name is Gary Youssef and I have been providing mental/behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and families for 25+ years.
My name is Gary Youssef and I have been providing mental/behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and families for 25+ years.
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing mental/behavioral health issues impacting children and adults such as: career/school stressors, depression, anxiety, relational issues, parenting, family systems, medical challenges, healthy lifestyles, etc. I worked for 14 years as a therapist and program manager at the central outpatient psychiatry clinic at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego which is ranked as one of the top 10 children's hospitals in the United States by U.S. News and World report. I have helped provide behavioral health services for over 10,000 children, adults and families throughout San Diego County. In addition, I helped support U.S. service members and their families while working as a military family life counselor at Naval Medical Center-San Diego in Pediatrics. I also volunteered at San Diego Unified School District and coached little league. I love being a father to my two awesome sons and I enjoy athletics and cooking in my free time. I am practical and eclectic therapist combining elements from theoretical orientations such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy to help clients of all ages. The vast majority of my clients report that they had a good experience working with me and describe me as experienced, professional, friendly, kind, helpful and effective.
First session
Our first session will be primarily information gathering while building rapport and developing a solid therapeutic alliance.
Strengths
Check out the "who I am" section for my greatest strengths.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are motivated to improve their lives despite adversity and strive to be healthy and happy.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals manage problems by changing the way they think and behave. It focuses on current issues and practical solutions, aiming to replace negative thought patterns with more positive and helpful ones.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented, future-focused approach to therapy that emphasizes clients' strengths and resources to create positive change. It differs from other therapies by focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on past problems and their origins. SFBT is a relatively brief form of therapy, often involving only a few sessions.
Eclectic
Eclectic therapy is a flexible, personalized approach where therapists combine techniques from various therapeutic orientations to best suit a client's individual needs. It's not limited to a single method but rather adapts to the client's unique situation and goals.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Top specialties
Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 45456
- OhioLicense F.2500504