Dr. Steven Hoffler, LCSW
Practical support for anger and life changes
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
How Steven works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Steven
Dr. Steven Hoffler is a Connecticut-licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. He helps people facing anger, trauma, family conflict, stress, anxiety, and major life changes.
He also offers support for grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, career questions, mood disorders, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He aims to make sessions straightforward and calm. He creates a setting where people can speak about difficult feelings without judgment.
He emphasizes practical steps and steady support rather than jargon or long lectures.
Background and approach
In sessions he listens first to understand what matters most to the person. Then he and the client set small, realistic goals. They practice coping tools and work through events that fuel anger or anxiety.
Progress is measured in changes people notice in daily life. Dr. Hoffler draws on two decades of practice across community and clinical settings.
That history shapes a flexible approach that adapts to each person’s needs. He explains ideas simply and checks in often to make sure methods are helpful. People who come for help leave with clearer ways to handle stress, improved communication skills, and steps to reduce angry reactions.
The focus is on learning concrete habits that fit into everyday routines. Dr. Hoffler’s work is practical, steady, and centered on the client’s goals.
What Steven works with
Everything Steven lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Steven's practice.
Practical approaches and online care
Dr. Hoffler uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One common approach teaches coping and emotion regulation strategies to help reduce intense anger and anxiety. These techniques break down reactions into manageable steps and offer tools to practice in daily life.Another approach focuses on processing traumatic events and their effects on current behavior and relationships. This work helps people make sense of painful memories, reduce their hold on daily reactions, and build safer ways of relating to others.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. He works alongside each client to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That collaborative method keeps treatment focused and responsive to changing needs.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or messaging lets someone check in between calls or use shorter sessions when that is most practical. These options aim to make it easier to keep therapy consistent and work it into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Steven
What concerns does he address?
He helps people dealing with anger, trauma and abuse, family conflict, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career questions, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and straightforward. He listens first, then helps clients set small goals and practice skills to change day-to-day responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical and community settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.