Alan Hoffman
Focused, practical therapy for real-life change
LMFT Washington
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
- Languages
- English
About Alan
Alan Hoffman brings a practical, skills-focused approach grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy to help people navigate stress, relationships, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and depression.
Background and approach
With a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and 25 years of clinical experience, he emphasizes concrete strategies and collaborative goal-setting so clients leave sessions with actionable steps. Hoffman prefers a conversational style that balances evidence-based techniques with everyday language and usable between-session work.
He often integrates solution-focused methods and relationship-oriented tools from the Gottman Method to address communication, family dynamics, and problems that involve close partners. Sessions tend to be short-term and goal-directed, with homework such as readings, videos, or worksheets to reinforce skills.
Located in Washington and licensed as an LMFT, he aims to make initial conversations feel approachable, focusing on what clients want to change and helping them move forward without unnecessary clinical jargon.
Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online
Alan Hoffman frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, learn practical coping skills, and practice changes that reduce anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms. He also draws on the Gottman Method to improve communication and strengthen relationship skills by focusing on interaction patterns and measurable behaviors that partners can work on together.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, mixing strategies as needed and adjusting the plan based on progress and feedback. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy stays focused on what matters most to the client.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to use brief check-ins or written exercises when that suits a client’s life. The range of formats supports consistent, accessible care while maintaining a practical, results-oriented focus.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English