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Hassan Abdullah

Hassan Abdullah

Therapist · California

Practical therapy for life and relationships

  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Attachment-focused care
  • Eight years experience

About Hassan

Hassan Abdullah is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strains, addiction concerns, and major life changes. He works with individuals who want clearer thinking, steadier moods, and more balanced relationships. Sessions are practical and focused on what matters most to each person.

Hassan pulls from what has worked in real life rather than sticking to one method. He blends approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered methods, and mindfulness practices. That mix lets him tailor sessions to someone's goals, whether that means learning coping skills, repairing connection, or reducing harmful patterns.

He brings eight years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient community mental health and online settings. His background includes coming to the U.S. from Bangladesh as a child and navigating cultural transitions personally. Those experiences shape how he listens for cultural pressure, identity challenges, and family expectations.

In sessions he balances structure and flexibility. Early meetings gather history and clarify goals while tracking small changes over time. He makes room for both deep reflection and practical skill-building, and checks in often about what is or isn't helpful.

Hassan emphasizes normalizing help-seeking and reducing stigma. He aims to create a warm, attentive environment so people can speak openly, try new responses, and take steady steps toward feeling more grounded and capable.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based work focuses on how early relationships shape current bonding and trust. Online sessions using this approach can help people notice patterns in close relationships and practice new ways of connecting or setting boundaries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. In an online setting CBT often means identifying unhelpful thinking, testing out new behaviors, and using short exercises between sessions to build different habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. They may shift tactics over time as progress and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days and to keep continuity when life gets hectic. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when appropriate, and support steady practice of skills between meetings. Confirm the current session options and formats before booking so you know what fits your schedule and communication preferences.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Hassan commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, self-esteem, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is collaborative and practical, mixing skill-teaching with reflective conversation to help people test new ways of coping and relating.

What is his professional background?

He has eight years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient community mental health and in online work, supporting diverse cultural and faith backgrounds.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds the LMFT credential as a California LMFT and practices from California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin sessions with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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