Dr. Wael Hassan Yousef
Addiction & Family Therapy • Evidence-Based Care (CBT, DBT, ACT) • Practical Change for Adults & Families
Dr. Wael Yousef
Psychologist
Doctorate Degree in Cognitive Psychology
CDA Psychologist
Arabic
ABOUT ME
Dr. Wael Hassan Yousef is a licensed psychotherapist and mental health consultant with extensive experience in addiction treatment, relationship/marital therapy, and complex case management. He blends evidence-based approaches—CBT, DBT, ACT, and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy—with practical psychoeducation and relapse-prevention tools to help adults and families create lasting change.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Wael is a university professor and trainer who has designed service manuals, outcome frameworks, and case-management systems used by multidisciplinary teams. His work in the UAE includes leading clinical programs, training professionals, and authoring guides for senior mental health and effective family communication.
Educational Achievements and Specializations
- Doctorate in Cognitive Psychology – Cairo University
- MA in Psychology – Academy of Arts
- BA in Clinical Psychology – Minia University
- Postgraduate Diplomas: Drug Abuse & Addiction Treatment (Cairo Univ.); Art Therapy; Creativity Studies & Applications; Artistic Criticism
AREA OF EXPERTISE
- Substance use & addiction recovery (individual & family systems)
- Marital/relationship conflict & family communication
- Mood/anxiety spectrum (stress, depression, anger regulation)
- Complex, multi-problem cases & case management programs
- Senior mental health, child & adolescent wellbeing and prevention programs
Therapeutic Approaches:
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
- Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)
- Group & family therapy; psychoeducation; relapse prevention
- Case management system design; risk/safety planning; program development
- Development of clinical
guideline manuals, forms & outcome frameworks