- Thoughts and habits
- Practical tools
- Compassionate listening
About Hope
Hope Schaffrick is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, addiction, and other life changes. She is listed for work related to thoughts and everyday habits and draws on 22 years in practice. Hope aims to make therapy a practical, down-to-earth experience so people can take the next step toward more manageable days.
Hope uses clear, conversational sessions that focus on what matters most to the client. She listens for patterns in thinking and everyday habits that keep problems going. Conversations are tailored to each person and to the problems they bring, whether that is grief, intimacy questions, career strain, or coping after trauma.
Her background spans multiple settings and decades of clinical work. Hope blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused thinking, and client-centered listening to make therapy useful and relevant. She does not rely on labels and works to avoid stigma in how concerns are named.
Sessions emphasize practical tools and small behavior changes alongside deeper conversation about feelings and relationships. Hope supports people working through parenting strain, caregiver stress, ADHD challenges, body image worries, and other concerns listed in her specialties. She aims to help clients build habits and thoughts that fit their goals.
Hope holds MA LICSW and CT LCSW credentials and practices from Connecticut. People who prefer English can work with her, and she is available to international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
Hope uses clear, conversational sessions that focus on what matters most to the client. She listens for patterns in thinking and everyday habits that keep problems going. Conversations are tailored to each person and to the problems they bring, whether that is grief, intimacy questions, career strain, or coping after trauma.
Her background spans multiple settings and decades of clinical work. Hope blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused thinking, and client-centered listening to make therapy useful and relevant. She does not rely on labels and works to avoid stigma in how concerns are named.
Sessions emphasize practical tools and small behavior changes alongside deeper conversation about feelings and relationships. Hope supports people working through parenting strain, caregiver stress, ADHD challenges, body image worries, and other concerns listed in her specialties. She aims to help clients build habits and thoughts that fit their goals.
Hope holds MA LICSW and CT LCSW credentials and practices from Connecticut. People who prefer English can work with her, and she is available to international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Washington, Massachusetts, Utah, Maine, Connecticut
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and making online sessions work
Hope commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance and commitment ideas in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems alive, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and habit change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions toward what matters, which can help with coping, stress, and life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Hope will collaborate with each person to decide what methods feel most useful given their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That decision is revisited as therapy proceeds so strategies match changing needs.
The original biography does not specify online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, make it easier to keep regular appointments, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it simpler to practice new habits between sessions and to bring real-life situations into discussion without travel.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Hope address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, addictions, grief, career difficulties, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Hope describes her style as warm and interactive, focusing on clear conversation, practical tools, and respect for each persons experience.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of experience in clinical practice across a range of settings and concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds MA LICSW and CT LCSW credentials and practices from Connecticut.
In which languages can clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.