Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I have been providing mental health services for children, adolescents adults and families for 25+ years. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in behavioral health for children, career/school stressors, relational issues, parenting, family systems and healthy lifestyles. I worked for 14 years as a therapist and administrator in 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 where I helped provide behavioral health services for over 10,000 children, adults and families. 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 am practical therapist combining elements from theoretical orientations such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy. 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. 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.
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Gary Youssef is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 22 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. He focuses on behavioral health for young people, career and school stressors, relational concerns, parenting challenges, family systems and fostering healthier lifestyles.
He served 14 years as a therapist and administrator in the central outpatient psychiatry clinic at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, which is ranked among the top 10 children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. During his time there he helped provide behavioral health services to more than 10,000 children, adults and families. He also supported U.S. service members and their families while working as a military family life counselor in Pediatrics at Naval Medical Center-San Diego.
Gary takes a practical approach to therapy, integrating elements from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy to address presenting concerns and build coping skills. He has volunteered with the San Diego Unified School District and has coached little league, applying his experience in community and family settings.
Licensed to practice in both Ohio and California as a marriage and family therapist, he combines professional experience with a personable style. He is a father to two sons and enjoys athletics and cooking in his free time. Most of his clients report positive experiences and describe him as experienced, professional, friendly, kind, helpful and effective.
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Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and clients may change providers if they seek a different therapeutic fit. For many individuals, online sessions provide an accessible way to address everyday mental health needs while keeping therapy manageable and practical.
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