Dr. Anna Hoffman
About Me
My Therapeutic Approach
I practice therapy using an approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT is attachment-focused, meaning that relationships are central to our wellbeing. When we feel seen and safely connected to other people, we’re more likely to feel and do our best, more resilient to stress and trauma. When those connections are missing, we tend to get stuck in painful emotions like sadness, fear, and shame.
I was drawn to EFT because my favorite part of this work is building a relationship with you. I’ll be by your side as we encounter your hurts and stuck places, offering warm, active guidance to help you meet those places in new ways. My hope for you is that you’ll find new emotional balance and a deeper connection to yourself and the people you love, and I’ll be supporting you and celebrating your wins (including the ones you have trouble seeing!) all along the way.
I use EFT with both couples and individuals. EFT is a great approach for clients experiencing relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or trauma. Many of my clients are the nurturer or rock for people around them; they’re perceptive, empathetic people who know how to take care of others, but don’t often receive that same care in return. Most of all, they struggle to show themselves the same compassion they so easily offer to others. If this sounds like you, please know you don’t need to carry your burdens alone, and it would be my privilege to help you feel seen, supported, lighter, braver, and worthy.
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Licenses
California licensed psychologist (PSY31059)
Maine licensed psychologist (PS2600)
Wisconsin licensed psychologist (3784-57)
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Education
Doctor of Counseling Psychology
University of Iowa (APA-accredited)
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Training
Pre-doctoral Internship
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Counseling Center (APA-accredited)
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Post-doctoral Fellowship
Mount Saint Mary's University Counseling and Psychological Services
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Certificate in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Postpartum Support International
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Certificates in EFIT Essentials and Mastering Skills and Overcoming Challenges with EFIT: A Consultation Program
The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship
The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Ongoing Supervision with Certified EFT Supervisor Rebecca Clark, LMFT