Alan Hoffman, LMFT

Washington · 25 years in practice

Alan Hoffman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience.

License and registration

LMFT, Washington: LF00001857 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1558665265 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Alan

Alan Hoffman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience. He aims to make first conversations feel calm and human so people can say what matters most. His work is practical and focused on steps that lead to change.

He prefers clear goals and usable tools rather than long, vague talk. He uses Systemic therapy to look at how relationships and patterns influence stress and behavior.

Background and approach

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help change unhelpful thoughts and habits. The Gottman Method informs his work around relationship skills and communication. Clients come with concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem.

He also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, blended family issues, addiction, and family of origin problems. Military veterans and men’s issues are noted areas he understands from personal experience. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented.

Expect short-term, solution-focused work with clear steps to try between meetings. Homework might include brief readings, short videos, or simple exercises to practice new skills. Outside the therapy room he is a spouse, a parent, a U.S.

Army veteran, and a recreational sailor. Those life roles shape how he listens and the examples he uses in sessions. The aim is straightforward help you can apply to everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Adoption and foster care
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Alan names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online work

Alan uses Systemic therapy to map patterns between people and to spot repeated dynamics that keep problems going. This helps when stress or communication issues are tied to relationships and daily routines. He also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits through small, practical steps. The Gottman Method is used for hands-on communication skills and exercises that improve interaction and conflict handling.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then recommend which methods to emphasize. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and new needs appear.

Online work lets clients fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and demonstrations of exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or follow-up between sessions. These options make it easier to practice new skills regularly and to keep momentum toward goals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he address?

Alan works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues, plus related concerns such as adoption and foster care, addiction, and family of origin problems.

What is his therapeutic style?

He practices a practical, goal-oriented approach that focuses on clear steps and skills. Sessions are conversational and often include brief between-session tasks.

How much experience does he have?

He has 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals and families and brings personal perspective as a spouse, parent, and U.S. Army veteran.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as WA LMFT, and practices in Washington.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use?

He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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