I have one main intention for all clients with whom I work and that is to reduce suffering. Suffering takes a lot of forms, from struggling with discernment, overwhelm, thoughts that cycle and cycle and cycle throughout our minds...grief of something we've had or something we want to have -- and so much more. My approach to treatment is down-to-earth, nonjudgmental, and compassionate; and is leveraged with a sense of practicality and directiveness.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

My style is unstructured and that is because I believe that our relationship is completely necessary for you to feel respected, regarded as a human, and cared for. Therefore, when we first meet, we are going to informally talk about a lot of things from what kinds of challenges you're faced with, how these challenges have affected you, what you are wanting for yourself (if you know), and how we can join to help you start to get there. During our first meeting, I will focus not only on learning about you, but on sending you with some strategies and ways to address thoughts and experiences.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I bring a lot of human insight into the therapeutic work I do. I can find compassion for all people with whom I work. I help people feel seen and understood. I help them to feel cared for. But, I can challenge people as well in a way that they can receive.

About Dr. Jeannie Hofstetter, Psy.D.