- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Gary
Gary Youssef is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and parenting strain. He also helps people facing addictions, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, and career or life transitions.
Gary describes his style as practical and goal-oriented. He draws on straightforward methods rather than long theory talks. Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings to handle strong emotions and everyday pressures.
He has a long background in child and family behavioral health, including inpatient and outpatient settings and work with military families. That history informs how he thinks about systems and relationships, and how problems at work or home can affect mood and behavior.
Gary uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people spot patterns and try new responses. He also employs Motivational Interviewing to work through ambivalence when someone is changing habits. Systemic Therapy informs how he looks at interactions within families and close relationships.
Outside clinical work he has experience in school settings and community programs. He mentions being a parent and enjoying athletics and cooking in his spare time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Gary commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and then test small changes to reduce reactivity. CBT is useful for workplace stress, sleep and mood problems, and for managing strong emotional responses.He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy which centers on practical steps and short-term goals. This approach helps when someone wants clear, manageable actions to try between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is used when a person feels stuck or unsure about changing habits such as substance use or coping patterns; it focuses on the person's own reasons for change.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That collaborative process means approaches can change as needs evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. Ask about the session options offered so you know which formats are available and which will fit your schedule and daily life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does he address?
He helps adults with losing their temper, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone else’s anger.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, goal-oriented approach focused on skills and short-term steps to change patterns and handle strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working in behavioral health settings, including outpatient clinics and school programs.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT and LIMFT licensed in California and Ohio and practices out of Ohio.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.