Lisa Hoffman LCSW, CAADC, CTP

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Certified Trauma Professional

Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who completed her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh, where she also became certified in Mental Health. Lisa also carries Pennsylvania Certification Board credentials as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and is also a Certified Trauma Professional. She has worked in the field of human services for over 10 years, with an eclectic background in practice, including individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, co-occurring or dual disorders, among others.

Lisa most enjoys working with individuals with substance use disorders, as well as adolescents, adults, and couples with various concerns, aiming to improve overall quality of life across all systems. Lisa specializes in trauma, relationships, fertility issues, attachment wounds, and codependency, and utilizes a conversational approach to therapy. Some of Lisa’s favorite treatment modalities include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), the Gottman method, Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF), Mindfulness, person-centered therapies, and Motivational Interviewing. Lisa is also supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Lisa deeply believes in building therapeutic relationships on safety, trust, and unconditional positive regard. She focuses on meeting the client where they are, at their own pace, while providing encouragement and supportive challenges in a secure environment. She also believes that the client is the expert on self, and maintains curiosity about each person’s individual experiences and reality. Lisa will work with you to recognize and develop your own goals, and will assist you in aligning with your best self.