Alan Hoffman, LMFT

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Practical, narrative-informed therapy for everyday struggles

Details

Name	Alan Hoffman
Credentials	LMFT
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	25

About Alan

Alan Hoffman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of experience. He aims to make the first conversation feel calm and human so people can talk about what feels stuck. He keeps language simple and practical so parents and individuals can use what they learn right away.

He draws on Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people reframe stories they tell about themselves and change unhelpful habits.

Background and approach

He also uses the Gottman Method for relationship work and solution-focused techniques for short-term goals. Sessions include clear, doable steps and often simple homework to practice between meetings. Alan has worked with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting strain, and relationship difficulties.

He also has focused experience with adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, and addiction-related problems. His background includes military service and family life, which inform his practical approach. His style is direct and goal-oriented.

Sessions end with concrete suggestions you can try before the next meeting, like short readings, videos, or worksheets. This makes progress easier to track and brings therapy into daily life. Based in Washington, Alan offers phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging sessions.

Conversations are collaborative and paced to fit busy schedules, with an emphasis on small, achievable changes.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Parenting issues among the things Alan works with, alongside the areas below.

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 listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Alan among the ways he works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Alan among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Alan among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Alan among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Alan among the ways he works.
Systemic Therapy: Listed by Alan among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Alan directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Alan directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical approaches work online

Alan combines Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people change the stories they tell about themselves and the behaviors that follow. Narrative Therapy looks at the personal stories that shape stress and relationships, helping people separate problems from identity. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior experiments to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try out methods together to see what fits. Goals, preferences, and results guide whether the focus stays more on narrative re-authoring, skill-building with CBT, or a mix of both.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible. Video calls let you use visual cues during conversations. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter audio check-in is easier. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or follow-up between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into work breaks, parenting schedules, or when travel is difficult, while keeping the work practical and focused on real-life change.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Alan focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, addiction, and related family problems.

What is his general therapy style?

His approach is practical and goal-oriented, using short-term, solution-focused work. Conversations stay conversational while ending with concrete steps to try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 25 years of professional experience to his work, combining clinical practice with life experience as a spouse, parent, and U.S. Army veteran.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

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

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to meet with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to set up an initial session.

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