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- Career concerns
- Life transitions
- Self esteem work
About Erin
LISW in Ohio with five years of experience, Erin Hoffman helps people address career concerns and cope with major life changes. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship strain, and transitions. Sessions draw on practical, evidence-based strategies alongside direct conversation and occasional humor.
Erin uses clear, action-focused methods to identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more useful ways of thinking. She talks through cognitive distortions and supports clients as they try out different behaviors. The work is conversational and goal-oriented, with feedback and concrete steps between meetings.
Her practice pays attention to concerns such as communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose. She also addresses issues that often come up for men and women, and she lists HIV / AIDS among topics she can help people manage. Erin affirms sexual and gender diversity and notes experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sessions aim to balance challenge and support so people can test new approaches in everyday life. Erin encourages small experiments and skills practice that map back to real situations like work, relationships, and personal decision-making. Progress is tracked by the goals clients bring to each session.
People who choose to work with Erin begin by completing a brief questionnaire and scheduling a first session. She asks straightforward questions about what a client wants to accomplish and then defines next steps together.
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Approach and what online sessions involve
Erin uses evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts and behavior. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-critical thinking. Behavioral strategies involve testing small changes in daily routines and relationships to see what works and build practical skills.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try methods that fit your style, and adjust plans based on what helps. Expect to set concrete goals together and to review progress over a few meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule around work or family commitments. If a phone check-in or a video session better suits your needs, ask about those options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Erin focus on?
She works primarily with career issues and coping with life changes, and also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, men's and women's issues, self-love, and HIV / AIDS.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and direct, using humor at times and practical, evidence-based techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as a licensed independent social worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio and provides services from that state.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.