Hassan Abdullah, LMFT
Compassionate therapist for life transitions
Details
| Name | Hassan Abdullah |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Hassan
Hassan Abdullah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, and addiction concerns. He speaks plain language and aims to make therapy feel accessible and practical. Hassan practices in California and brings eight years of clinical experience to his work.
He uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions often include listening to the client’s story, noticing patterns that cause pain, and practicing small changes that shift daily life.
Background and approach
He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build emotional skills. Hassan grew up moving to the United States from Bangladesh at a young age and has personal experience with cultural transitions and identity questions. That background informs how he understands pressures around family expectations, stigma, and belonging.
He is direct but compassionate when addressing sensitive topics like trauma, abuse, or cultural shame. In sessions he balances structure and flexibility. Time is used to gather a clear picture, set achievable goals, and track small changes between meetings.
He invites feedback at the end of each session so the work adjusts to what the client needs. People typically work with him on communication problems, intimacy issues, caregiver stress, life transitions, and problems with addiction. He supports practical steps for coping, clearer boundaries, and finding purpose after major changes.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Hassan works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Hassan among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Hassan among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Hassan among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Hassan among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Hassan among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Hassan among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Hassan among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Hassan among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Hassan among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Hassan among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Hassan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Hassan directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based approaches work online
Hassan blends Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and skills-based work to address real problems people bring. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and decide which parts to keep or rewrite, useful for identity, shame, and life purpose concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and teaches ways to feel and act more connected and supported when dealing with intimacy or communication struggles.He pairs those storytelling and relational approaches with practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when needed. That means identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing small behavior changes, and practicing emotional regulation and coping techniques. Figuring out which mix fits best is a shared process; the therapist and client decide together based on goals and what feels most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face from different places. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera feels hard. Live chat and messaging can support brief check-ins, skills practice between sessions, or more flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Hassan commonly help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and many life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a collaborative, client-centered way that blends practical skills and story work. Sessions mix listening, skill building, and real-life changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings and online. That background includes work with mood, trauma, and substance concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.
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