About Gary Youssef
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Depression
Men's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Stress Management
Couples Therapy
Life Transition
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Eclectic
Family Systems
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Gary Youssef
My name is Gary Youssef and I have been providing mental/behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and families for 25+ years. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing mental/behavioral health issues impacting children and adults such as: career/school stressors, depression, anxiety, relational issues, parenting, family systems, medical challenges, healthy lifestyles, etc. I worked for 14 years as a therapist and program manager at 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. I have helped provide behavioral health services for over 10,000 children, adults and families throughout San Diego County. 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 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. I am practical and eclectic therapist combining elements from theoretical orientations such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy to help clients of all ages. 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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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- San Diego State University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1609975168
How soon can I make an appointment with Gary Youssef?
Generally, Gary Youssef has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Gary Youssef's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Gary Youssef accepting new patients?
Gary Youssef generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Gary Youssef's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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Can I make an appointment with Gary Youssef online?
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What practice does Gary Youssef work with?
Gary Youssef works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Gary Youssef?
Gary Youssef frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Gary Youssef on their profile.
What languages does Gary Youssef speak?
Gary Youssef speaks English.