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LICSW, LCSW

Hope Schaffrick, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Hope

Hope Schaffrick is a licensed clinical social worker based in Connecticut who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, ADHD, and many other life challenges.

Background and approach

With 22 years of clinical experience and credentials as LICSW and LCSW, she brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence and adapts treatment to each person’s circumstances and goals. She emphasizes respect and sensitivity while collaborating with clients to develop meaningful strategies for coping, growth, and daily functioning.

Her work blends evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral and acceptance-oriented interventions with attachment-focused and client-centered practices to address emotional patterns, communication problems, grief, addiction, and caregiving stress. Hope tailors conversations and plans to what each person uniquely needs, and she frames therapy as a cooperative process that supports practical change as well as emotional insight.

She accepts international clients and offers sessions through several remote formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility; it helps people learn to accept difficult thoughts while committing to behaviors that reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete skills for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with stress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and emotional bonds to improve how people relate to others and manage attachment-related distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. A licensed professional will work with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their preferences, and adjust strategies over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each individual's needs.

Online therapy with Hope is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These options allow people to schedule sessions around busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from different locations while working on practical skills, emotion regulation, and relationship concerns with a therapist who integrates several evidence-informed approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Hope work with?
She addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addiction, ADHD, and various life transitions.
What is Hope's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and interactive, combining respect and sensitivity with practical, tailored interventions to meet each client's needs.
How many years of clinical experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of experience in clinical practice working with diverse mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials including MA LICSW LICSW121964 and CT LCSW 16737, and she practices from Connecticut.
Can someone who lives outside the U.S. work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers therapy to people residing outside the United States.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Washington, Massachusetts, Utah, Maine, Connecticut

Languages

English

What Hope can help with

Hope Schaffrick works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

Hope works with clients who experience a wide range of symptoms and concerns, including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.

How Hope approaches therapy

Hope's clinical approaches include 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, and Gottman Method.

Experience and training

Hope is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Connecticut.