- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About Gary
Gary Youssef is an LMFT with 22 years of clinical experience. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who practices in Ohio and works with adult clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, addiction, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
He draws on practical methods to help people manage day-to-day problems. Sessions are focused and goal-oriented. Gary uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused ideas to identify patterns and build small, manageable changes.
Gary's background includes long-term work in outpatient mental health settings and roles supporting military families in clinical environments. That experience shaped a skills-first style that emphasizes plain language and actionable steps rather than theory-heavy talks.
In sessions he helps clients break issues into workable parts. For young adults this often means addressing career stress, school transitions, finances, relationships, and the sense of feeling behind peers. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, burnout, compassion fatigue, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem.
Outside clinical work he is a parent and stays involved in athletics and cooking. That practical, everyday perspective feeds into his approach with clients who want clear strategies and steady support for moving forward.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Gary frequently uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns because it focuses on clear steps and skill practice.He also uses solution-focused methods that concentrate on what the client wants to achieve and on practical next steps. This approach is often helpful for career stress, decision points after school, and short-term goals where quick progress matters.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gary will discuss options and decide together which methods match a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice shapes session pace and focus.
Session formats are not listed in his biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work or school, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping momentum during life transitions while still building practical strategies with a licensed professional.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, addictions, trauma, grief, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, goal-focused methods and plain language. Sessions emphasize identifying patterns and making small, concrete changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working in mental health settings, including outpatient clinics and programs serving military families.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMFT credentials: CA LMFT and OH LIMFT, and he practices from Ohio.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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