Danny El Hassan, LMHC

Danny El Hassan is an LMHC based in New York who helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and challenges related to aging and geriatric issues. He works with people experiencing ADHD, addictions, sleep difficulties, career strain, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He also supports clients grappling with body image, codependency, and issues connected to sexual expression and alternative sex culture.

Danny uses a straightforward, strengths-focused approach in sessions. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's voice, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also brings existential and mindfulness ideas into the room to help people make meaning and stay present when life feels uncertain.

He pays attention to both conscious and unconscious patterns that shape behavior and relationships. That means talking through repeated reactions, exploring values, and noticing how past experiences show up now. Sessions can be brief and goal-directed or longer-term, depending on what someone needs.

Danny has three years of clinical experience and holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential in New York. He has worked with older adults and has been published on the experiences of LGBT elders. He has also researched micro-aggressions toward people with disabilities.

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone wants a supportive space to sort through feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety and sleep problems; it can be helpful when you want clear tools to try between sessions. Existential ideas bring attention to meaning, choice, and values to help people facing life transitions and questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time based on what helps most.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to getting into a session. Because formats are not specified here, confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another format is offered. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while still focusing on the same therapeutic work you would do in person.