Steven Hassan

About the Author

Steven Hassan is a renowned mental health professional and leading authority on cults, mind control, and undue influence, with over four decades of experience in counseling individuals and families affected by coercive groups. A former member of the Unification Church, Hassan draws from his personal journey of deprogramming and recovery to advocate for ethical interventions and psychological freedom. He holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and has lectured worldwide, training law enforcement, educators, and therapists on recognizing and countering manipulative tactics. Through his writings and the Freedom of Mind Resource Center, Hassan empowers people to reclaim autonomy, fostering resilience against exploitative ideologies in an increasingly complex world.