Danny El Hassan, LMHC

Danny El Hassan is an LMHC based in New York who helps people cope with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also supports people facing ADHD, addiction, grief, self-esteem struggles, career stress, and challenges related to sexual identity or aging. Danny favors a calm, straightforward style and works with people over short or longer courses of therapy.

He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions often focus on thoughts and everyday habits, building awareness of patterns that keep problems going. He pays attention to unconscious influences while staying practical about what can change now.

Danny draws on client-centered conversations to make space for each person’s experience. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Mindfulness and existential ideas help people connect with values and find meaning during life transitions.

He has three years of clinical experience and has worked with older adults. Danny has written for the Journal of Homosexuality about LGBT elder experiences, and he has researched micro-aggressions affecting people with disabilities. He has worked in tele-health and as a phone counselor, including crisis contacts.

In sessions he combines listening, practical skill-building, and reflective feedback. People can expect clear, respectful conversation aimed at small, usable steps between meetings. He invites collaboration on goals and on ways to adapt therapy to everyday life.

How client-centered and cognitive approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and understanding. The therapist listens without judging and follows what matters most to the person, helping them feel heard and clearer about their goals.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Sessions often include simple exercises and small behavior changes people can try between meetings to reduce anxiety or improve sleep.

Mindfulness techniques help people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up by them. These tools can be useful for stress, impulsivity, and coping with strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test methods that fit their goals and daily life, and adjust the plan as needed.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools like written worksheets or guided mindfulness exercises between meetings to reinforce progress.