Gary Youssef
Compassionate, practical therapy for life's challenges
LMFT, LIMFT Ohio
- Experience
- 22 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- Languages
- English
About Gary
Gary Youssef is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than two decades of professional experience.
Background and approach
He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
He also addresses a wide range of related topics including abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, and codependency. Gary takes a practical, goal-oriented approach that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside solution-focused and systemic ideas, and motivational interviewing techniques.
He blends these methods to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, set manageable goals, and build skills for daily life. With 22 years of practice and credentials as an LMFT and LIMFT, he offers informed guidance grounded in clinical experience.
Based in Ohio, Gary provides therapy in English and offers multiple session formats to fit different needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. His practice accommodates clients seeking structured therapeutic work and collaborative problem solving.
Practical Approaches and Online Options
Gary integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy into his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on strengths and concrete goals, helping clients build forward momentum by identifying small, achievable steps and amplifying what is already working.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gary works with clients to explore their needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors methods accordingly rather than relying on a single technique. This collaborative stance allows for adjustments over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life changes, and access care from familiar surroundings. For people seeking structured, skills-based work or brief goal-focused support, the variety of remote formats can increase convenience while supporting consistent therapeutic progress.
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Experience
22+ years
Licensed
California, Ohio
Languages
English