Hope Schaffrick, LICSW, LCSW
Hope Schaffrick LICSW supporting life changes
- 22 years experience
- Works with individuals and families
- Offers online and international sessions
About Hope Schaffrick
Hope Schaffrick is a Connecticut-based clinical social worker who holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and brings 22 years of clinical experience to her practice. LICSW and LCSW indicate licensure as a clinical social worker, reflecting advanced training in assessment and psychotherapy. She works with a broad range of concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and blended family challenges, addictions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, career and self-esteem struggles - tailoring care to each person's unique situation.
Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect and compassion. She does not rely on stigmatizing labels and seeks to create an atmosphere of sensitivity where people can explore difficult emotions and life transitions. Her practice integrates multiple evidence-informed approaches - such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy - and she adapts techniques to fit individual goals and preferences.
Hope has particular experience supporting people affected by trauma, emotional abuse, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and caregiving stress, as well as those navigating sexual diversity and alternative relationship cultures. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower people to build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and pursue a more fulfilling life. Hope welcomes clients who are ready to take steps toward change and offers support throughout the journey.
Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect and compassion. She does not rely on stigmatizing labels and seeks to create an atmosphere of sensitivity where people can explore difficult emotions and life transitions. Her practice integrates multiple evidence-informed approaches - such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy - and she adapts techniques to fit individual goals and preferences.
Hope has particular experience supporting people affected by trauma, emotional abuse, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, and caregiving stress, as well as those navigating sexual diversity and alternative relationship cultures. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower people to build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and pursue a more fulfilling life. Hope welcomes clients who are ready to take steps toward change and offers support throughout the journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Hope Schaffrick have?
Hope Schaffrick has 22 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Hope Schaffrick a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. License details include MA LICSW LICSW121964 and CT LCSW 16737.
In which languages does Hope Schaffrick provide therapy?
Hope provides therapy in English.
Where is Hope Schaffrick located?
Hope is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Hope Schaffrick as my therapist?
You can work with Hope through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Hope Schaffrick work with international clients?
Yes, Hope works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Hope Schaffrick cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Care for Flexible Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It examines attachment needs and fosters safer, more trusting connections, which can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues related to adoption or foster care.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD-related struggles, and many everyday coping challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hope works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules, reduces travel time, and expands access to care for those living outside the therapist's immediate area. These options allow consistent contact, varied modes of support, and the ability to continue work through life transitions and changing circumstances.