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Yousuf Syed

(He/Him)
LMFT

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Magellan, Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Depression, Identity Issues, and Stress

Great to meet you!

Struggling with low self-esteem, cultural stressors, anxiety, or depression? Feeling burdened by shame and the pressure from your inner critic to "fix" yourself? You deserve compassion, not criticism. After all, drill sergeants prepare us for war, they do not foster growth. In our work together, we'll challenge these frameworks and focus on fostering insight, mindfulness, and self-compassion. The goal is not to fix you but to help you embrace and understand yourself with grace.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Together, we will explore how we can nurture our wounded parts and encourage growth within our sense of selves. With extensive inpatient experience, I specialize in depression, anxiety, and cultural stress. My client-centered approach blends warmth, empathy, effective rapport building, and humor to make therapy engaging. Well-versed in Internal Family Systems and various modalities, I tailor my approach to match client needs, supporting their healing and growth.

What you can expect from our first session

I understand how challenging this journey can be, but you don’t have to face it alone. Reach out for a free consultation, and if we’re not the perfect match, I’ll help you find other options to make your search easier. If we don’t connect, I commend your courage in seeking help—your resilience is inspiring, and I’m rooting for you. Take care and stay safe.


Yousuf's style is

Affirming
Open-minded
Humorous

Insurance carriers Yousuf accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Cigna
Magellan
Oxford
United Healthcare

More about Yousuf

MA (Master of Arts) at Touro University Worldwide
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Gender: Cisgender Male
Ethnicity: South Asian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Grief, Loss, Men's Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Jungian, Attachment Based, Experiential, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gestalt