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
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Mindful approaches
Values-based work
Relationship focus
About Hope
Hope Schaffrick is a licensed clinical social worker offering calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, and other life changes. She is Hope Schaffrick, LICSW, LCSW, and she speaks English. Her style is warm and interactive and she aims to treat people with respect and compassion.
Hope draws on more than 22 years of experience in clinical practice. She helps people who have struggled with trauma and emotional abuse, as well as those managing ADHD, OCD, career challenges, and grief. Her work also covers a wide range of concerns from addictions and intimacy issues to caregiver stress and chronic illness.
In sessions she focuses on practical conversation and tailoring a plan to each person. She blends mindfulness-based ideas with cognitive-behavioral and client-centered approaches to help people notice patterns, shift unhelpful behaviors, and make values-based choices. Attachment-focused techniques are used when relationships and early patterns matter.
Hope aims to avoid labels and to meet people where they are. She offers straightforward tools alongside space to talk through feelings and struggles. People leave with steps they can try between meetings as well as a clearer sense of their goals.
Based in Connecticut, Hope brings long-term clinical experience to each meeting. If someone is ready to take a step toward change, she works with them to set manageable goals and steady progress.
How mindfulness and evidence-based methods translate online
Hope uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and bodily signals without getting swept away, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages identifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people recognize how early connections shape current behavior and needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hope treats therapy as a collaborative process and will help you decide which methods match your goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can mix techniques and evolve as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint helps. Licensed professionals can use online conversations to practice mindfulness exercises, review behavior changes, and plan real-life steps that fit everyday routines.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Hope works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, addiction, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining mindfulness ideas, cognitive-behavioral methods, client-centered conversation, acceptance-focused work, and attachment-informed perspectives based on each person's needs.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has 22 years of clinical practice experience and a long history of working with people who have experienced trauma, emotional abuse, and a range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
Hope holds MA LICSW and CT LCSW credentials and practices from Connecticut.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available for meeting with this therapist?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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