Hope Schaffrick

My communication style

You can expect a collaborative environment where we communicate and work together. Practicing active listening, including asking clarifying questions, allows me to make sure I hear what you are saying. I offer a calm and safe environment with thoughtful questions, offering reflective opportunities and validation.

My journey to mental healthcare

My road to becoming a therapist began with dance. My first career was as a ballet dancer, and through that, I started to wonder what motivated people throughout life. That led me on a carefully crafted, driven educational and experiential path, enabling me to share my knowledge so others, too, can rise to their potential.

My goals for you

We can collaborate on which goals make sense and develop a plan that outlines problems, goals, objectives, interventions, and target dates. Through therapeutic modalities and written handouts, you can gain new insights. Your plan is adaptable as you move forward in your growth, and you can expect support through every step.

Our first session

As I believe that a good rapport is the basis of a therapeutic relationship, we start by getting to know each other. This looks like a conversation, some questions, listening, and some humor. Providing a safe space for exploration is crucial to the therapeutic process, so having a good rapport is a fundamental piece of developing trust.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian