Lauren Hoffman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, C-DBT

Do your emotions feel like they're running the show? Maybe you're exhausted from managing the aftershocks of past trauma, stuck in high-conflict relationships, or carrying the weight of being told you're "too much" or "too sensitive" for as long as you can remember. You're not looking for someone to just nod along  you want real tools, real progress, and a space where your intensity isn't a problem to be managed but a strength to be understood. That's exactly what I'm here for. I'm Lauren Hoffman, LCSW, PhD, and I specialize in Complex Trauma, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). As a DBT-Certified therapist, I bring a structured, skills-based approach to healing  one that pairs deep emotional processing with concrete, evidence-based strategies you can actually use outside of session. My style is direct and compassionate: I won't just listen, I'll actively help you build the tools to ride the wave of your emotions without being pulled under. You are not broken. You are not too much. You simply haven't had the right support yet  and that's what we're here to change.

I work with adults navigating Complex Trauma, PTSD, BPD, and chronic emotional dysregulation. Using a trauma-informed, DBT framework, we'll work together to transform emotional volatility into mastery and build a life that feels genuinely stable and worth living. I am available for in person sessions in Port Washington, NY. I also offer virtual therapy across New York, Florida, Alaska, Maine, and South Carolina.I offer a free consultation to get started  because finding the right fit matters. Reach out today and let's take the first step together. On a personal note, I recently traveled to Amsterdam specifically to try various Goudas!