Yousef Gaber, LMSW

ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
Supervised by Amanda Vasquez, LCSW

Calm & Open-Hearted

Yousef (he/him) graduated with his Master’s degree from the University of Texas School of Social Work, and an undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Yousef works with individuals age 13+ and couples and has trained in Zen mindfulness practice with Zen monks and nuns. He emphasizes healing in the present moment and the natural intuition that arises when mind and body are united.
Yousef has expertise in working with trauma, relationships, LGBTQ+ concerns, and everyday stressors. He supports his clients well-being by blending mindfulness with connection and creativity in therapy. Yousef speaks Mandarin, as well as conversational Arabic.

Education & Licenses

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
State License # 116769

Master's in Social Work,
University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor's in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Washington University in St. Louis

What Yousef Loves Most
about Being a Therapist…

I get to engage this aspiration deeply everyday, and I learn so much about life from those I work with. My deep aspiration in life is to connect, give, and receive humanity in all its beautiful and not-so-beautiful forms. Therapy is rewarding work that benefits all beings.

A Bit of the Personal

Yousef can often be found on the weekends walking on the greenbelt, cooking for my loved ones, and drinking tea. He values his deep relationships with his family. Yousef has been known to enjoy practicing calligraphy.

Services Offered

  • Individual Counseling
    (currently ages 13+)

  • Couples Counseling on Waitlist

  • In-Person Therapy

  • Online Therapy / Telehealth

Populations Served

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Ages

  • Middle School Teens (13-14)

  • High School Teens (15-17)

  • Young Adults (18-29) ^

  • Adults (30-64) ^

  • Seniors (65+)

Genders

  • Men & Women

  • Trans Folx

  • Non-Binary & Gender Fluid

  • Questioning, etc.

Groups

  • Christians, Buddhists & Muslims

  • College Students ^

  • Fellow Therapists ^

  • Helping Careers ^

  • Immigrants

  • LGBTQIA+ ^

  • Neurodivergent ^

  • Parents & Caregivers

  • People of Color

  • Teachers

  • Veterans & First Responders

**COMING SOON**
Learn more about Yousef on
Psychology Today

Issues & Concerns

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  • Divorce & Separation

  • Domestic Violence

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Gender Identity ^

  • Grief & Loss ^

  • Impulsivity

  • Infidelity

  • Internet / Phone Addiction

  • LGBTQIA+ Issues ^

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions ^

  • Marital Conflict

  • Men’s Issues

  • Negative Thoughts ^

  • Abuse & Neglect

  • Aging Issues

  • Alcohol Use

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety ^

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Body Positivity

  • Burnout ^

  • Childhood Issues / Trauma ^

  • Chronic Pain

  • Codependency

  • Communication Issues ^

  • Coparenting

  • Coping Skills ^

  • Depression ^

  • Discrimination

  • Non-traditional Relationships

  • Peer Relationships

  • Political Stress ^

  • Premarital Issues

  • Problems in School

  • Racial Identity

  • Racial Trauma

  • Relationship Issues

  • Religious Trauma

  • Self Esteem

  • Sex / Porn Addiction

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sexual Identity

  • Sleep Issues or Insomnia

  • Spirituality ^

  • Sports Performance

  • Stress

  • Substance Use

  • Suicidal Thoughts

  • Trauma ^

  • Work/Life Balance

Conditions & Diagnoses

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  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Clinical Depression

  • Disordered Eating / Eating Disorders

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • Gender Dysmorphia ^

  • Neurodivergence

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Panic Disorders

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Anxiety Disorders ^

  • Asperger's Syndrome

  • Autism (verbal / high functioning)

  • Bereavement

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Body Dysmorphia

  • Paranoia

  • Phobias

  • Postpartum Depression (PPD)

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Self Harm

  • Social Anxiety ^

  • Suicidal Ideation

Types of Therapy

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  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy ^

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy ^

  • Somatic Experiencing ^

  • Spiritual or Holistic Approach ^

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) ^

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems ^

  • Mentalization-Based Therapy

**COMING SOON**
Learn more about Yousef on
Psychology Today

A Few Fun Tidbits

If you could be an animal for one day, what would you be?

A hawk. I love to watch them circle in the sky on their broad wings, it looks so peaceful to allow the wind to carry you round & round.

When you're having a bad day, how do you turn things around?

Brushing my teeth, taking a walk underneath an oak tree, snuggling up under the blankets in the evening

What’s one of your Favorite Places in the Austin area?

The West China Tea House serves tea in a traditional Chinese style

What is a book that you pretty much know by heart?

“The Earthsea Cycle” by Ursula le Guin

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