Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Christina Hoffman, LCSW, LICSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 090791
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904017489
- Licensed in Alabama
- LICSW, licence 5921C
- NPI
- 1487024782
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Christina supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression support
- Family dynamics
- Self-esteem work
About Christina
Christina Hoffman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with ten years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family concerns, low self-esteem, and life changes. Her practice is based in Virginia and sessions are conducted in English.
Christina focuses on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. She helps people identify what feels unmanageable and breaks problems into smaller, doable tasks. Conversations often include concrete coping strategies and ways to change daily habits that increase stress or undermine confidence.
Her approach uses evidence-based techniques to build resilience and strengthen how clients respond to emotional strain. Christina helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns, practice new behaviors, and plan realistic steps for change. She explains each technique in everyday language and checks in on what is working.
Over her decade of practice she has worked with adults across common life pressures. Sessions emphasize skills that people can use between meetings, such as breathing and grounding methods, problem-solving steps, and ways to reframe self-critical thinking. She encourages practical routines that fit into busy lives.
Christina asks questions, listens for concrete goals, and adjusts plans as progress is made. People looking for a social worker who connects daily concerns to achievable strategies will find this approach focused on making small, steady improvements.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Christina draws on well-established, evidence-based techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Cognitive methods look at thinking patterns and help people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies focus on changing specific habits and routines, using small steps and experiments to build confidence and lower stress.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Christina works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tests which techniques fit best. She checks progress regularly and adjusts methods based on what the client finds useful, so therapy is shaped by practical results rather than one fixed plan.
Confirm current session options before booking since session formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during busy weeks. Some formats require less bandwidth or are better for shorter check-ins, so checking the available options helps match the format to everyday life and goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, Virginia, Alabama
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses clear, practical steps and evidence-based techniques to teach coping skills and problem-solving. Sessions focus on actionable strategies and behavioral changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on common emotional and life stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in New York as an LCSW and in Alabama as an LICSW. Her practice is based in Virginia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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