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Yousuf Syed

Therapist(He/Him)
1 year of experience
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

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.

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 me

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.

About me

  • I identify as
    South Asian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Affirming, Open Minded, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Touro University Worldwide
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Jungian, Attachment Based, Experiential, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English