Dr. Valerie Hoffman is passionate about serving the needs of children and adolescents, specializing in a wide range of mental health concerns. Her areas of expertise encompass anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, and resolving parent-child conflicts. With a particular focus on anxiety disorders, Dr. Hoffman has garnered exceptional results in helping children navigate these challenges and reclaim a sense of inner peace and confidence for her patients.

In her practice, Dr. Hoffman integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities to provide comprehensive and personalized care. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she equips children with effective coping strategies and tools to manage their thoughts and behaviors. Play Therapy serves as a creative outlet for emotional expression and exploration, especially for the younger child, fostering healing and growth in a safe and supportive environment. Furthermore, Solution-Focused Therapy aids in identifying practical solutions, empowering children to overcome obstacles and foster positive change. Additionally, Dr. Hoffman has recently begun to integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to facilitate the processing and healing of mild traumatic experiences, enabling children to move forward with resilience and strength.