Therapy for:

  • Ages 11 - 17

    Experiencing symptoms of OCD, anxiety, and/or depression

    Looking to work through stressors of life changes/adjustments, academics, and/or family dynamics

  • Ages 18-29

    Experiencing symptoms of OCD, anxiety, and/or depression

    Looking to work through stressors of life changes/adjustments, parenting, family dynamics, professional changes, and/or relationships

  • Ages 18 and above

    Experiencing symptoms of OCD, anxiety, and/or depression

    Looking to work through stressors of life changes/adjustments, parenting, family dynamics, professional changes, and/or relationships

  • Parents/Guardians of children, adolescents, and young adults

    Experiencing stressors related to parenting and family relationships and/or looking for concrete support and strategies specific to OCD, anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns

Treatment Modalities

  • CBT is goal-oriented and structured, and helps us to identify the connection between our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and physical reactions. CBT aims to help us identify and challenge our unhelpful thoughts, and find new ways to understand and manage our emotions and behaviors.

    For more information about CBT, click here: CBT

  • ERP is formally recognized as evidence based treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders such as phobias, social anxiety, panic, etc. ERP is a form of CBT that involves providing education about the diagnosis, and then identifying and confronting the fears or the discomfort associated with fears. In ERP we work together to come in contact with fears or obsessional thoughts (exposures), and resist performing the safety behavior or compulsions (response prevention). Much of my ERP work is ACT informed.

    For more information about ERP, and OCD/anxiety disorders, click here: ERP

  • ACT is used to help increase our psychological flexibility through: acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, self as context, values, and committed action. Much of my clinical work, including ERP, is ACT informed, meaning that instead of focusing on reducing symptoms of anxiety or discomfort, we focus on engaging in value-guided activities even if anxiety and discomfort are present. We want to work together to identify when our thoughts are helpful vs. unhelpful, and note that thoughts aren’t facts.

    For more information about ACT, click here: ACT

  • DBT helps us to find the balance between acceptance and change in our lives. DBT includes the following skill modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation.

    For more information about DBT, click here: DBT

AREAS OF EXPERTISE & TRAINING

Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)

ERP is formally recognized as evidence based treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders such as phobias, social anxiety, panic, etc.  ERP is a form of CBT that involves providing education about the diagnosis, and then identifying and confronting the fears or the discomfort associated with fears.  In ERP we work together to come in contact with fears or obsessional thoughts (exposures), and resist performing the safety behavior or compulsions (response prevention).  Much of my ERP work is ACT informed.  

I completed 20+ hours of advanced training and consultation with the Virtual Pediatric Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BBTI) via the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).

Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

SPACE is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems.  SPACE was developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Center and has been tested and found to be efficacious in randomized controlled clinical trials.

TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) Professional Training Institute

The TLC’s Virtual Professional Training Institute (VPTI) is a specialized, one-of-a-kind, comprehensive CBT-based training for medical and therapeutic providers interested in working with clients who present with hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek biting, and associated behaviors. 

Clinical Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP)

International Association of Trauma Professionals

Advanced Clinical Training in Trauma Informed Care: Post-Traumatic Stress Management and Psychological First Aid

Certification for School & Community Based Responders - Post-Traumatic Stress Management (PTSM) is a cognitive based (verbal) group intervention for youth and adults 10 years old and older. The PTSM training series includes the most current components of psychological first aid, psychosocial stabilization and resiliency enhancement with a focus on skills used to identify, stabilize and augment the psychosocial needs of children who have been exposed to life threatening events including traumatic loss from accidents, suicide, homicide, illness, and larger impact disasters.

Services for Therapists:

  • I provide clinical supervision to individuals pursuing licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs).

    Clinical supervision may include case consultation, exploration of therapeutic approaches and interventions, review of ethical standards and considerations, and the development of a personalized clinical style.

    Please reach out via email at meg@meghoffmanlcsw.com for more information.

  • I offer individualized clinical training and consultation for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their clinical knowledge, enhance therapeutic effectiveness, and expand their professional skill set. Areas of focus include the assessment and treatment of OCD and complex anxiety, Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

    While consultation is distinct from formal clinical supervision required for licensure, it provides opportunities for ongoing professional growth and learning. Clinical training and consultation may be structured as a one-time session or ongoing meetings, depending on individual needs.

    Please reach out via email at meg@meghoffmanlcsw.com for more information.

  • I offer group training and consultation for mental health professionals seeking to build knowledge, strengthen clinical skills, and engage in collaborative learning with other mental health professionals.

    Group training and consultations provide an interactive space to explore clinical topics such as the assessment and treatment of OCD and complex anxiety, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE).

    Please reach out via email at meg@meghoffmanlcsw.com for more information.