Hello there. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in California. I have experience working with youth, adults, and families from a variety of backgrounds. I provide individual therapy using strategies that are tailored to fit you. In sessions I often use elements of CBT, Attachment Theory, Solution Focused Therapy, and trauma informed care. I show up with empathy, humor, and patience, and I value working collaboratively alongside my clients. I believe that you are the expert on your life and my role is to provide support and guidance along the way. I often help people struggling with depression and anxiety, family and interpersonal relationship challenges, career and school stress, and self-esteem. I'm glad you're here and I look forward to meeting you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session you can expect to share a bit about yourself and what brings you into therapy, and what you hope to get out of our time together. You get to set the pace and share what is comfortable for you. We will also spend a few minutes going over some business items.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Those who know me in my personal and professional life would say that I am a calm, grounded, and approachable person, even in uncomfortable and stressful moments. I have also had my own journey in therapy, so I know what it feels like to be the client in the room. These qualities helps me be compassionate and authentic, and create a safe space for growth and healing.
About Megan Hoff
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have 7 years of experience using CBT techniques to help clients reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve self esteem, and cultivate healthier relationships. I aim to support client's in understanding the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and learning tools to challenge and reframe distressing thoughts that are contributing to distress.
Attachment-based
I use Attachment Based therapy to explore experiences of early childhood, particularly relationships with adult caregivers, that may be contributing to difficulties in adulthood. Attachment wounds can lead to unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, low self-esteem, and difficulty forming healthy personal relationships with others.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT concepts to help client's notice their thoughts and emotions and accept them without judgment in order to reduce distress and increase self-compassion. I also support clients in identifying what they value in life and finding ways to pursue more of those things to create greater life satisfaction.