Alan Hoffman, LMFT

Therapist in Washington

Alan Hoffman is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience.

License LF00001857 · Washington Expires November 2026
NPI 1558665265 · national registry
Experience and languages 25+ years in practice English

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About Alan

Alan Hoffman is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. He aims to make first conversations feel down-to-earth and approachable for people who are stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what needs to change. He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to address stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

Alan often draws on the Gottman Method and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people build usable skills between sessions. Homework may include short readings, videos, or simple worksheets to practice new habits.

Background and approach

Alan's work is goal-oriented and solution-focused. He helps people clarify what they want to accomplish and breaks goals into small, manageable steps. Sessions tend to end with concrete suggestions clients can try right away.

His experience includes supporting people through parenting challenges, adoption and foster care issues, blended family adjustment, and communication problems. He also addresses topics such as substance use, codependency, infidelity, guilt and shame, and life purpose. Alan brings personal perspective as a spouse, parent, U.S.

Army veteran, and recreational sailor. Those life roles shape his practical, conversational approach and his interest in working with men and veterans among other concerns. To begin, visitors can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to talk about goals and fit.

Credentials

LMFT (Washington): License LF00001857 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1558665265 · national provider identifier

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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

These are the approaches Alan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.

Online support

Using proven approaches in online therapy

Alan uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication patterns and reduce conflict in close relationships; this approach focuses on specific skills and interactions that can be practiced between sessions. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety and low mood.

The right approach is something to discover together. The therapist will work with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level, and may blend elements from different approaches when that seems helpful. This decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers a range of formats to suit different situations. Video calls are useful for a full discussion and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in with shorter updates or work through thoughts between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.

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Frequently asked

What issues does Alan commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and self-esteem issues, plus topics like adoption, blended family adjustment, substance use, and life purpose.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is practical and conversational, focusing on clear goals and small steps. Sessions often end with simple between-session activities to practice skills.

How much experience does he bring?

Alan has 25 years of clinical experience helping people navigate relationship and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in Washington.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently working with international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I start working with him?

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