Therapist profile
Hope Schaffrick, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW LCSW - Family and parenting concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Hope
Hope Schaffrick is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience. She is based in Connecticut and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, relationship tension, grief, trauma and related concerns.
She focuses on practical conversation and clear steps during sessions. Hope uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. Sessions tend to be interactive, with time spent on skills, problem solving, and making choices that fit everyday life.
Her background includes long experience in clinical practice across multiple states and with diverse issues including addiction, ADHD, and effects of emotional abuse. She also addresses attachment-related concerns, blended family questions, adoption and foster care themes, and care-related stress for caregivers.
Hope draws on client-centered and attachment-based ideas to keep discussions grounded in each person’s experience. She may include techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with emotion regulation and from ACT to clarify values and action steps.
People who come with parenting stress, complicated relationships, or the aftermath of trauma will find a therapist who focuses on clear goals and steady progress. To begin, the site matching questionnaire helps connect people to her and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Hope commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in session. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce distress, often through practical exercises and homework. ACT helps people clarify their values and take manageable actions aligned with those values while learning to accept difficult feelings.She also incorporates attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships shape current reactions and communication. That approach can help with recurring relationship stress, parenting tensions, and patterns of withdrawal or conflict.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Early sessions typically involve checking what matters most, trying a method for a few weeks, and adjusting based on what helps.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that using clear goals and practical exercises translates well to remote sessions with a licensed professional.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Washington, Massachusetts, Utah, Maine, Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship tension, trauma and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses interactive sessions with practical conversation and skill practice, drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT ideas and client-centered approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in clinical practice and has worked across a range of concerns including addiction and emotional abuse.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds MA LICSW and CT LCSW credentials and is based in Connecticut.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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