- Short-term focus
- Evidence-informed
- Skill building
About Alan
Alan Hoffman is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on straightforward, practical help for everyday problems. He keeps first conversations calm and human so people who feel stuck can talk without pressure. His approach aims for clear steps people can use between sessions.
Alan has a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and 25 years of clinical experience. He is also a spouse, a father, a U.S. Army veteran, and a recreational sailor, and he draws on those life roles when working with clients.
He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and relationship concerns. He also offers support around parenting, adoption and foster care issues, blended family challenges, and problems tied to family of origin. Additional areas he addresses include addiction, infidelity, communication problems, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Alan favors practical, evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method, combined with solution-focused and narrative elements. He often suggests simple homework between sessions - short readings, brief exercises, or worksheets - so skills can grow outside the therapy hour.
His style is goal-oriented and time-conscious. Sessions aim to identify a few clear goals and take small, doable steps toward them. To begin, people use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Alan commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression, which can be useful for stress and self-esteem concerns. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and problem-solving in relationships through clear exercises and skills practice, which helps with trust and conflict issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those needs. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific online formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allowing people to connect from different locations and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and make it simpler to use between-session materials like worksheets or short video assignments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship challenges, and he also works on parenting and related family issues.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is practical and goal-oriented, with conversational sessions and concrete homework to build skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of experience and draws on both clinical work and life roles like spouse, parent, and military service.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT licensed in Washington and works from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on his availability.