- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT
- Mindfulness practices
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 strain, grief, addictions, trauma, and issues around guilt and shame. Sessions are described in plain terms to help people sort through feelings and make practical changes.
He draws from several therapeutic approaches and keeps sessions collaborative. Clients can expect assessment and intake during the first meeting, followed by ongoing check-ins about goals and progress. He balances structure with flexibility, offering deeper reflection or shorter check-ins as needed.
Abdullah’s background includes moving to the United States from Bangladesh as a child and navigating cultural transition and identity shifts. He has clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient community mental health and has worked with people from a mix of cultural, faith-based, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Those experiences inform how he frames trauma, cultural pressure, and stigma around seeking help.
In sessions he focuses on clear steps - gathering a full picture, identifying barriers, and trying practical tools that fit day-to-day life. He uses feedback near the end of each meeting so adjustments can be made quickly. He also offers an anonymous monthly survey so clients can reflect on progress and the therapeutic process.
People who carry guilt or shame related to family, faith, relationships, or past actions may find it useful to talk through how those feelings affect choices and relationships. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats offered.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past and present relationships shape current emotions and reactions. It helps people trace patterns in close relationships and work on safer, more reliable ways of connecting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps. It offers concrete tools to test beliefs, change routines, and reduce symptoms tied to anxiety, depression, or guilt-driven actions.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience and helps people observe shame or guilt without being overwhelmed. Simple breath or awareness practices can reduce reactivity and make room for clearer choices.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a client’s goals, preferences, and situation, and will adjust strategies as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or more focused work when needed. They also let therapists and clients try different rhythms of contact to see what fits daily life without committing to a single method up front.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addictions, trauma, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of shame?
He uses collaborative methods like attachment-focused work, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help people name and understand shame and its impact on behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient community mental health and online settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices there.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.