Alan Hoffman

Starting counseling can feel like a major step, especially when life feels stuck, overwhelming, or unclear. Alan Hoffman works to make early conversations feel grounded and approachable, helping clients settle in and begin sorting through what is happening and what they want to change.

Alan is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families. He brings both professional training and real-world perspective to his work as a spouse, father, U.S. Army veteran, and recreational sailor, and he integrates those experiences into a practical, human approach to therapy.

He helps clients navigate concerns such as stress, relationship difficulties, past trauma, substance use, and major life transitions. Alan often draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Gottman Method, valuing their structured, skills-focused nature and the way between-session practice can reinforce progress. Sessions are kept conversational rather than overly clinical, with attention to what is most useful for the client.

Alan’s style is goal-oriented and tends to be short-term and solution-focused. Together, he and the client clarify priorities, define what improvement would look like, and identify meaningful next steps. When appropriate, he may suggest simple readings, videos, worksheets, or other practical tools to help clients apply new skills between sessions in ways that fit a busy life.

Clients who are considering therapy with Alan can schedule an initial session to discuss what they hope to work on and to see whether the fit feels right.