Danny El Hassan, LMHC
Licensed counselor blending insight and practical skills
- Integrative strength-based care
- Tele-health experience
- Work with older adults
About Danny El Hassan
Danny El Hassan (M.Ed., M.A., LMHC) is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York State. His credentials include a Master of Education (M.Ed.), a Master of Arts (M.A.), and an LMHC, which denotes a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He offers an integrative, strength-based approach that weaves together psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, existential, and multicultural perspectives to help adults and older adults manage anxiety, depression, mood disturbances, and self-harming behaviors. He attends to unconscious factors to increase self-awareness and insight, and he provides both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on each person’s needs.
Danny has worked extensively with older adults and has contributed scholarly work to the Journal of Homosexuality on the experiences of LGBT elders. He has also researched micro-aggressions experienced by people with disabilities. His background includes tele-health practice and phone counseling, including work with individuals in crisis, and he emphasizes the practical benefits of remote care such as increased accessibility and convenience. Throughout his work he aims to combine compassion with clinical knowledge to support clients navigating relationship, identity, and life transition challenges.
Danny has worked extensively with older adults and has contributed scholarly work to the Journal of Homosexuality on the experiences of LGBT elders. He has also researched micro-aggressions experienced by people with disabilities. His background includes tele-health practice and phone counseling, including work with individuals in crisis, and he emphasizes the practical benefits of remote care such as increased accessibility and convenience. Throughout his work he aims to combine compassion with clinical knowledge to support clients navigating relationship, identity, and life transition challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityEating and food-related issuesEmptinessHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Danny El Hassan have?
Danny El Hassan has 3 years of professional experience.
Is Danny El Hassan a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LMHC. License details: NY LMHC 011499.
In which languages does Danny El Hassan provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Danny El Hassan located?
He is located in New York.
How can I work with Danny El Hassan as my therapist?
You can work with Danny El Hassan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Danny El Hassan work with international clients?
Danny El Hassan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Danny El Hassan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, offering a respectful, empathetic environment that supports personal growth and self-exploration. It is often helpful for clients working through identity, relationship, and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with daily stressors. Existential therapy examines questions of meaning, freedom, and responsibility, guiding clients through life transitions, feelings of emptiness, and challenges related to purpose and values.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - the therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment can combine elements from different approaches so that care is tailored and responsive.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions that fit day-to-day life, and access support from licensed professionals and therapists without travel.