Dr. Steven Hoffler, LCSW

Licensed in Connecticut · 20 years in practice

Dr. Steven Hoffler helps people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Connecticut: 5458 · expires February 2026
NPI: 1528491420 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Steven

Dr. Steven Hoffler helps people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, work and career concerns, mood disorders, and challenges with attention.

He is Dr. Steven Hoffler, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 20 years of experience. His sessions aim to be straightforward and practical.

He focuses on making the space feel calm so people can say what they need to say.

Background and approach

The work often involves talking through recent events, sorting priorities, and practicing new ways to respond to stress and anger. He emphasizes collaboration and realistic steps. Together with clients he sets small goals and checks progress from week to week.

That approach is intended to make change more manageable and less overwhelming. Steven draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. He adapts explanations and exercises to each person's situation so the tools fit everyday life and responsibilities.

People who contact him can expect a direct but empathetic style. He encourages honest communication and focuses on skills people can use between sessions. His aim is to support people as they build more stable routines and clearer decisions.

As an LCSW he has worked in clinical settings for two decades. He combines that practical background with a steady, supportive approach to help people navigate difficult transitions and lasting concerns.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
ADHD

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Dr. Hoffler uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One approach centers on building coping skills for stress, anxiety, and anger so people have step-by-step ways to calm down and respond differently in tense moments. Another approach emphasizes processing and stabilizing after trauma and loss, helping people make sense of painful events and reduce their impact on daily life.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. He works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. That collaborative method helps tailor exercises and session focus to what the person actually needs.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues for a fuller conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging can fit short check-ins or homework reviews into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities while keeping the work consistent and goal oriented.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting problems, self esteem, career matters, bipolar and depression, coaching, and ADHD.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals, honest conversation, and exercises people can use between sessions.

What experience does he bring?

He has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community practice.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

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