Steven Hassan

Steven Hassan is recognized as a leading authority on undue influence, operating as a licensed mental health counselor and an exit counselor. Drawing from his own experiences as a former member of a religious group and his early involvement in deprogramming, Hassan pioneered non-coercive methods for helping individuals leave manipulative organizations. His work delves into the psychology of influence, exploring how groups recruit and retain members through techniques of mind control and thought reform. He has developed therapeutic approaches aimed at aiding former members in overcoming the profound psychological effects of their experiences.