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Danny El Hassan, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Self esteem, Motivation Depression ADHD
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About me

My name is Danny El Hassan (M.Ed., M.A.), and I am an LMHC in New York State. I use an integrative approach to treatment including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, existential, and multicultural approaches to help adults and older adults with a variety of issues including anxiety and depression. I also have clinical knowledge of abnormal psychology, mood disturbances, and self harming behavior. I take a strength based approach to the work, and I work with patients for short-term therapy and for longer-term therapy. I focus on unconscious factors to help patients increase self-awareness and insight.

I have experience working with older adults, and I have been published as an author in the Journal of Homosexuality for my contributions to a project on the experiences of LGBT elders. I also have experience researching micro-aggressions experienced by people with disabilities. I have previously worked in Tele-Health and as a phone counselor, including with individuals in crisis. I have found that there are numerous benefits to Tele-Health for patients, including accessibility and convenience.

Professional experience

3yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Self esteem, Motivation Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, HIV / AIDS, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NY LMHC 011499

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Danny El Hassan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Danny’s open-mindedness, patience and compassion has helped me through what one could call a very challenging and transformative period in my life. I like that he challenges me to think differently about my problems and doesn’t shy away from what can be very difficult topics. Plus, sometimes I get to say hi to his dog!

Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Danny for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd

Danny is very responsive and a keen listener.

Written on Nov 12, 2023 after therapy with Danny for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, and intimacy-related issues

Danny has been a very positive influence in my life.

His patience, care and attention did not go unnoticed. Danny is fantastic listener & asks pertinent questions that guided me to my own realizations. Plus he's a cool guy.

5 stars!

Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with Danny for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

Really understanding of my situation, guides me in a way which makes me get along with my issues and not criticize myself.

Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Danny for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Danny has been an empathetic and helpful voice in my life. I was skeptical, initially, of using a web-based approach to therapy, but it has been a convenient and useful tool to help overcome some issues I’ve been dealing with recently and I plan on continuing.

Written on Sep 11, 2023 after therapy with Danny for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Danny is patient, thoughtful and is an excellent listener. He has shared various ways to deal with anxiety and stress.

Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Danny for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and lgbt