Profile / United States
Gary Youssef, LMFT, LIMFT
Ohio
LMFT - Stress and Family Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT based methods
- Solution focused steps
- Motivational interviewing
About Gary
Gary Youssef is an LMFT licensed in California and Ohio with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. He also addresses issues like sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
He describes a practical approach that focuses on current problems and what can change now. Sessions tend to look at thinking patterns, daily habits, and small experiments to try different responses. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused ideas and motivational techniques to make clear, step-by-step plans.
Gary has extensive outpatient experience from work in hospital and community settings. That background involved supporting children, adults, and families in clinic and school contexts. He also has experience working with military families in medical settings and with community programs.
In sessions he emphasizes straightforward goals and measurable steps. He often helps people break large problems into manageable tasks and track progress. He also pays attention to how family patterns influence current struggles and uses relational ideas when relevant.
Outside of clinical work he is a father who enjoys athletics and cooking. Prospective clients should note he practices in Ohio and conducts sessions in English. To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Gary commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and sets small experiments to test new ways of responding. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals to build momentum and notice what changes quickly.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters most and increase their readiness to change. That approach uses reflective questions and collaborative planning rather than lectures or pressure. Choosing which methods to emphasize is a shared process based on the client’s goals, preferences, and progress.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel when schedules are full. Sessions conducted remotely still focus on practical tools, homework tasks, and tracking progress so that therapy fits into everyday life without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and related issues such as sleep, eating, anger, and self-esteem.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then develops practical steps to test new responses and track results over time.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 22 years of experience including work in outpatient hospital clinics, school programs, and military family support roles.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LMFT credentials and is licensed in California and Ohio. His practice is based in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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