Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut

Hope Schaffrick, LICSW, LCSW

Connecticut

Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships

Credentials check

Credentials: LICSW, LCSW
Licensed in Washington: LICSW, licence LW60915818
Licensed in Massachusetts: LICSW, licence LICSW121964
Licensed in Utah: LCSW, licence 12919117-3501
Licensed in Maine: LCSW, licence LC21472
Licensed in Connecticut: LCSW, licence 16737
NPI: 1477676377
Experience: 22 years
Languages: English
Location: Connecticut

These details come from information Hope 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.

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Stress and anxiety
Parenting and caregiving
Trauma related 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 practices in Connecticut and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and other life transitions.

She uses practical, conversational sessions to help clients name the problems that matter most. Conversations focus on real-life situations at work, home, and in relationships. Sessions aim to build specific skills for managing mood, reducing stress, and improving communication.

Her background blends several clinical approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and client-centered methods. That mix is used to address symptoms, patterns from past relationships, and current behavioral choices. The therapist helps people practice new ways of responding rather than relying only on talk.

Hope has worked with people affected by addiction, grief, chronic illness, caregiver strain, ADHD, and issues around intimacy and identity. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, and complex medical or caregiving situations.

Practical planning is part of the work. Sessions can include skill-building exercises, problem-solving, and steps to try between meetings. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.

BHow sessions work

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It uses values-based action so clients can take steps toward what matters, even with difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving at work or home.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Sessions often blend techniques so the plan can change as needs evolve and progress becomes clearer.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows using exercises, worksheets, and step-by-step skills during sessions so people can practice between meetings. If you want to know which formats are offered, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss practical arrangements.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issues Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic 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 issues Mood 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 issues Workplace issues Young 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

Listed in

Washington, Massachusetts, Utah, Maine, Connecticut

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, addiction, ADHD, grief, and life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a conversational, interactive approach that focuses on practical skills and problem solving. Sessions emphasize real-life changes rather than labels.

How long has she practiced?

She has 22 years of clinical experience working in practice settings and with a wide range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is listed as MA LICSW and CT LCSW and practices in Connecticut.

Which languages does she offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any licensing or regional details before scheduling across jurisdictions.

How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?

Please confirm current session options before booking. To start, use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform for exact pricing details.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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