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Jennifer Hoffman

Compassionate, experienced LCSW guiding practical change

About Jennifer

Jennifer Hoffman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of clinical experience based in Illinois.

Background and approach

She draws on a long career supporting people facing a wide range of challenges, including trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, anxiety and stress, ADHD, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Her practice also addresses family and parenting concerns, eating and anger problems, career pressures, compassion fatigue, and other complex presentations.

Her style is client-centered and empowering, focused on helping clients develop practical tools and strategies that fit their lives. Jennifer integrates mindfulness techniques and solution-focused interventions with trauma-informed care to create personalized plans.

She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a compassionate stance while tailoring conversations and treatment goals to each person’s needs. Jennifer works with many related concerns such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, communication problems, domestic violence, fertility and family issues, and coping with disasters.

She conducts sessions in English and practices as an Illinois LCSW (IL LCSW 149012045).

Online Approaches That Support Healing and Change

Jennifer uses a client-centered approach that places the person's needs and goals at the center of work, creating a collaborative atmosphere where the therapist listens, reflects, and helps shape treatment to fit the individual. This approach is useful for many concerns because it prioritizes the client's perspective and strengths.

She also incorporates trauma-focused therapy when past traumatic experiences affect day-to-day functioning, using techniques that address trauma’s impact and help people build safety, grounding, and coping skills. Solution-focused therapy is another core element, offering short-term, goal-oriented strategies that identify practical steps and small changes to move toward desired outcomes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done together. The therapist will explore needs, preferences, and goals and then recommend or adapt methods so the work feels collaborative and targeted to what matters most to the client.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Jennifer address in therapy?
She sees people with a broad range of issues including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting and family problems, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and anger issues, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic approaches does she use during sessions?
Her work is client-centered and draws on mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused techniques to help clients develop coping skills and practical steps toward their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in clinical settings with children and families and with individuals facing diverse mental health and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois and holds the credential IL LCSW 149012045.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or accepted internationally?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for her practice?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and therapist availability.
How are fees structured for working with her?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.