- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Hassan
Hassan Abdullah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, grief, addiction concerns, trauma, anger, and self-esteem struggles. He also supports people dealing with career shifts, caregiving strain, and midlife questions.
He draws on several methods during sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and mindfulness practices. Sessions are described as a mix of structure and flexibility. Hassan balances direct work on goals with moments for reflection and skill practice.
Hassan's background includes migration from Bangladesh as a child and living with cultural transitions. He writes that those experiences informed his understanding of identity, family expectations, stigma around mental health, and recovery after adverse experiences. He references having navigated bullying, interpersonal violence, and other painful events in his own past.
In practical terms, the first session is an intake and assessment to form a clear picture of concerns and goals. He tracks progress openly by checking in each session and inviting feedback about what is or is not helpful. He also uses monthly anonymous surveys for clients to reflect on their progress and the work together.
His practice emphasizes collaboration. Clients help set aims, and sessions can shift between deeper work and lighter check-ins depending on how someone is doing and what they need that week.
How his approaches translate to online work
Hassan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills. CBT focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which can help with anger, anxiety, and mood difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills that reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.He also draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how close relationships shape feelings and behavior. That approach helps people spot patterns in how they respond to stress and connection, and supports clearer communication and boundaries. Together these methods aim at practical changes rather than promises of a quick fix.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Hassan will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and he checks in regularly to adjust the plan. That collaborative process includes clear goal setting and tracking progress session to session.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy week, make shorter check-ins easier, or avoid travel time. Therapists in this practice work with clients to match pace and format to everyday life demands rather than insisting on one way of working.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, addictions, anger, grief, self-esteem, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and integrative, combining structured skill work with reflective conversation and direct goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working in inpatient, outpatient, and online settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.