- Strengths-focused
- Insight oriented
- Practical skills
About Danny
Danny El Hassan is an LMHC practicing in New York who helps people cope with anxiety, depression, stress, codependency, and relationship concerns. He works with adults and older adults to address mood disturbances, self-esteem, and issues that come with life transitions. He draws on several therapeutic styles to meet people where they are.
Danny uses a short- or longer-term approach depending on each person's needs. Sessions focus on building insight into unconscious patterns while also using practical skills for daily life. He emphasizes strengths and looks for realistic steps people can try between visits.
His style blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and existential ideas about meaning and choice. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in his work when they fit a person’s goals. This mix aims to balance understanding with action.
Danny has three years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor. He has worked with older adults and contributed writing to the Journal of Homosexuality about LGBT elder experiences. His background includes research on microaggressions faced by people with disabilities.
Danny has previously worked in tele-health and as a phone counselor, including supporting people in crisis. He sees practical benefits in remote sessions such as easier access and added convenience, and he helps people weigh what will work best for them.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on thoughtful listening and helping people feel heard. In online sessions that means the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them name what matters most in their life or relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Online CBT sessions often include simple exercises and small experiments people can try between meetings to change unhelpful patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize insight, skills, or a mix of both. Confirm the session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and fit into a work break or busy day. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and make it simpler to keep consistent appointments while balancing everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Danny help with?
He supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress, codependency, relationship issues, grief, sleep trouble, ADHD, addictions, and other related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools, existential reflection, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to balance understanding with practical steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor working with adults and older adults in clinical and research settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a New York LMHC and practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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