Danny is a very active listener and interjects only when he has somthing profound to contribute. When he does you know he has been processing what issues or challengers you are raising and this helps me to find a way to resolve them. I am grateful for his help as an advocate.
Danny El Hassan, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Danny is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Danny. View 14 reviews
- Great news, Danny is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York
Recent reviews
Danny has been super helpful throughout these past months as I have been working on some major issues that have been affecting me. I always plan to look forward to sessions with him because I feel like I am able to open up sincerely and in a very genuine way. He listens to what I say when I am giving him updates and then he asks me questions and challenges my thought process. It has been very natural to I talk to him and I am appreciative of every session.
More about Danny
- 3 years' experience
- Male
- LMHC
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.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
LGBT
Self esteem
Depression
ADHD
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
Attachment issues
BDSM
Kink
Alternative Sex Culture
Body image
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Control issues
Dependent Personality
Eating and Food-Related Issues
Emptiness
HIV / AIDS
Immigration Issues
Impulsivity
Intellectual Disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Multicultural Concerns
Obsessions
Compulsions
and OCD
Personality Disorders
Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
Process addiction (porn
exercise
gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-Harm
Self-love
Sex Addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Danny El Hassan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861164287.
- LMHC · New York · 011499 · Expires August 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Danny El Hassan
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Danny is a very active listener and interjects only when he has somthing profound to contribute. When he does you know he has been processing what issues or challengers you are raising and this helps me to find a way to resolve them. I am grateful for his help as an advocate.
Danny has been super helpful throughout these past months as I have been working on some major issues that have been affecting me. I always plan to look forward to sessions with him because I feel like I am able to open up sincerely and in a very genuine way. He listens to what I say when I am giving him updates and then he asks me questions and challenges my thought process. It has been very natural to I talk to him and I am appreciative of every session.
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!
Danny is very responsive and a keen listener.
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!
Really understanding of my situation, guides me in a way which makes me get along with my issues and not criticize myself.
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.
Danny is patient, thoughtful and is an excellent listener. He has shared various ways to deal with anxiety and stress.
Danny was very helpful to me! Helped me with tools for stress and anxiety management!
I had a great time with Danny - a lot of realizations and professing difficult times and emotions. I enjoyed the theoretical approach Danny used and the way we were able to navigate many concepts.
Really helping me unpacking what I need help with and to discover things that can be triggering things in my life. Really appreciate his help a lot
Therapy has been such a healing process and a huge part of that is having a therapist that respects you and genuinely cares about your well being. I feel very grateful to have access to that.
Helps me understand my thoughts in a deeper meaning
Danny have been very helpful by understanding my situation and allow me to have a safe space to talk about my problems.
Frequently asked questions
Does Danny El Hassan offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Danny El Hassan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Danny El Hassan speak?
Danny El Hassan speaks English.
How many years of experience does Danny El Hassan have?
Danny El Hassan has 3 years of experience.
Where is Danny El Hassan licensed to practice?
Danny El Hassan is licensed to practice in New York.
Does Danny El Hassan accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Danny El Hassan accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Danny El Hassan offer?
Danny El Hassan offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Danny El Hassan?
Danny El Hassan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Danny El Hassan?
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