Farhat Hasan, LPC

Farhat Hasan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings 17 years of counseling experience across both in-person and online settings. She earned an Educational Specialist degree in Counseling from Mississippi State University in 2016 and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Mississippi in 2004. Over the course of her career she has provided care in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, residential drug rehabilitation programs, in-patient and outpatient facilities, clinics, and group homes.

Her clinical work has addressed a broad range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger management, family and relationship conflict, substance misuse, postpartum stress, and trauma or abuse. She has also supported people with mild autism, international students and spouses, and members of immigrant communities.

Farhat’s approach centers on accepting each person’s background, life experiences, and beliefs while collaborating to build insight and identify strengths. She uses a client-centered framework to help clients set practical goals, make immediate changes where appropriate, and monitor progress over time. She provides guidance and encouragement and will offer constructive challenge when it supports a client’s growth.

Listening and validation are central to her work, and she helps clients translate thoughts and emotions into a clear plan for moving forward. She meets people where they are, acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help, and aims to make the therapeutic journey straightforward and empowering for those ready to engage.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Farhat integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating; it helps people explore connection, trust, and emotional bonds and can be useful for relationship concerns and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes acceptance and collaboration - the therapist listens deeply, reflects what is heard, and supports clients in finding their own solutions, which can be especially helpful for building insight, self-esteem, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them; CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving around daily challenges.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Farhat works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Farhat is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, while maintaining continuity of care across life transitions and geographic locations, and support ongoing work between live meetings.