Faraha Hasan, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist, Post-doctoral Fellow
WA PY61611288
Supervised by Dr. Diana Hu
My Approach to Understanding You
My goal in therapy is to create a space where you feel free to be completely yourself—no filters, no need to hold back. This is a place for you to explore who you really are, your core values, and how you want to show up in the world and in your relationships.
Often, there’s this gap between how we’re acting with friends, family, or at the workplace and how we actually want to show up. I will often ask about how you show up in these relationships. I believe that the gap often comes from systems around us—things like cultural expectations, family values, gender roles, or experiences with racism. We can talk about those factors and other challenges that may feel out of your control, and then identify what is in your control.
How Sessions Look with Me
I open every session by reviewing the previous session and our goals for therapy, and then I open the floor for you to guide our focus. This means session topics can change weekly, but we often find they connect back to your overarching goals.
I often bring in tools from CBT or DBT to help take practical steps, but if that approach is not feeling right, we can always adjust. This process is meant to be open, honest, and flexible. I want this to be your space to explore, find clarity, and take steps that feel right to you.
More About Me:
Let me say hi and introduce myself!
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My therapeutic style primarily integrates relational-cultural theory and cognitive-behavioral therapy. This means my work is very relational, focusing on relationships both within your community and our therapeutic relationship. Together, we explore how your views of yourself and the world impact your relationships and everyday experiences. I also draw from other evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), tailoring techniques to your needs.
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Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
Doctoral Internship: University of Washington Counseling Center
Dissertation: Ethnic-Racial Socialization, Ethnic-Racial Identity, and Religious Identity In South Asian Americans
B.S. in Psychology and Child Learning and Development, University of Texas at Dallas
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association
Asian American Psychological Association
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My time alone and my time with others are equally important to me. I spend my time alone going on walks, coloring, drawing, and playing cozy video games. I spend my time with others, usually watching anime with my spouse, being with my pet birds, and hanging out with family.