Therapist profile
Danny El Hassan, LMHC
LMHC in New York - Stress and LGBT related concerns
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- Anxiety and depression
- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Danny
Danny El Hassan is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - based in New York with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career stress, and coping with life changes. He also lists focus areas that include LGBT issues and compassion fatigue.
Danny uses an integrative style drawn from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing approaches. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and practical coping skills. He offers both shorter-term work and longer-term therapy depending on what a person needs.
In practice he looks at both conscious problems and unconscious patterns that keep people stuck. That can mean tracing relationship patterns, examining control and attachment issues, and addressing co-occurring concerns such as body image or substance use. He also notes clinical familiarity with mood disturbances and self-harming behaviors.
Danny has experience with older adults and has contributed to research on LGBT elders, including a publication in the Journal of Homosexuality. He has also researched micro-aggressions affecting people with disabilities. Prior roles have included telehealth work and phone counseling, including crisis-related work.
People who come to him can expect an approach that combines talk-based reflection with skills-based strategies. He works in a straightforward way to help people clarify goals and try different tools, while also attending to deeper patterns that affect daily life.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can clarify what matters to them; it helps with motivation, relationship questions, and self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change unhelpful patterns. Existential therapy addresses meaning, life transitions, and the feelings that come with major choices or losses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and together they will choose which methods to try. That collaboration helps match practical tools with deeper reflection so sessions feel useful and aligned with what the client wants.
The biography notes past telehealth and phone counseling experience but does not list current session formats. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know whether video or phone options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and conversational reflection to remote sessions to help people use new strategies in day-to-day life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would he approach therapy?
He uses an integrative approach that blends client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential questions, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match practical strategies with reflection.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working as a mental health professional in New York.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.