Yousef Essex,LGPC, NCC

Yousef Essex,LGPC, NCC

Telehealth Available
Professions: Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a therapist practicing under supervision. Supervisor: LCPC
Primary Credential: LGPC - LGP11976
Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Fees: Contact me today for a free 15 minute consultation.
Free Initial Consultation

Offices

Silver Spring, Maryland 20911

My Approach to Helping

My name is Yousef, and I’m a therapist who works with individuals and partners. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked for over a decade in the federal government and the field of international education. After reaching burnout and starting my own healing journey, I discovered my passion to help others through therapy. I utilize an integrative approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing to create a holistic approach to mental health and well-being. My primary focus areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and healthy masculinity. I strive to create a safe and supportive space for individuals and partners to explore their inner worlds and develop the skills to find self-acceptance and emotional resilience. I am committed to helping my clients tap into their inner wisdom and create meaningful and lasting change.

How Psychotherapy Can Help

As a therapist, I strive to provide a supportive and compassionate environment for my clients. I understand the challenges of life and the power of companionship in navigating them. I believe that counseling can be a powerful tool in helping individuals and couples to recognize their strengths, build self-confidence, and gain the skills they need to make meaningful and lasting change. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space in which clients can learn, grow, and find the support they need to reach their goals.

Ages I Work With

  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic

Groups I Work With

    In my individual therapy work, I utilize an integrative approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing to create a holistic approach to mental health and well-being. Additionally, I offer psychedelic harm reduction and integration work and offer free gender affirming surgery letters. My primary focus areas are anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and healthy masculinity. As a relationship or couples therapist, I utilize Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) tools to help partners (monogamous and non-monogamous) work through their issues and strengthen their bond. I love working on relationship dynamics! I find it incredibly rewarding to witness the positive changes that can take place between partners in sessions. Oftentimes, this involves providing tools to communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts in a healthy way, and building comfort with our sexuality. Together, we will explore your individual and collective needs, boundaries, and values.

Industries & Communities Served

  • BIPOC
  • Education
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Immigration issues
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Men's Issues
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Perfectionism
  • Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Worthlessness

Types of Therapy


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