CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

DH Portrait of David Hoffmann

David Hoffmann

Supportive LCSW blending skills and insight

LCSW Idaho

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
Languages
English

About David

David Hoffmann is an LCSW with ten years of clinical experience who centers his work on evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while drawing on relational and mindfulness-oriented methods.

Background and approach

He helps people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family conflicts, and address intimacy-related concerns by blending practical skills with reflective exploration. His training supports work on depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and ADHD-related challenges, as well as more specific issues like panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, and process addictions.

In sessions he aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and emotions and build actionable coping strategies. David also addresses family of origin patterns, blended family dynamics, communication and commitment issues, and the painful feelings of guilt, shame, or emptiness.

Licensed in Idaho (LCSW) and Utah, he works collaboratively to help clients identify goals and experiment with new ways of relating to themselves and others. When people are ready to change, he provides steady support and practical tools to help them move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Flexibility

David commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method alongside mindfulness practices. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and phobias while teaching concrete coping skills. The Gottman Method concentrates on relationship dynamics and communication skills to address conflict, commitment issues, and intimacy concerns through practical interventions and structured exercises. Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience and can help regulate emotions, reduce reactivity, and support coping with grief, anger, and emptiness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works together with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. That collaboration allows exploration of different techniques over time and adjustment based on what proves most helpful for the client's needs.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible and flexible. These formats let clients schedule around work and family commitments, continue care during life transitions, and choose a communication style that feels most comfortable while working on relationship, anxiety, mood, and coping goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
David focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, low self esteem, career challenges, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus specific areas like panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, and process addictions.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and the Gottman Method to combine skill-building with relational insight and present-moment awareness.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
He brings a decade of professional experience to his work with clients, applying that background to a range of mood, relational, and coping concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
David is an LCSW licensed in Idaho and Utah with the listed credential IDs LCSW LCSW-34491 and UT LCSW 7414627-3501.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
He offers several online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shamePanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Idaho, Utah

Languages

English