Meet Dr. Hoffman
Dr. Hoffman is a New York City-based licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, OCD, and related challenges. With a collaborative and action-oriented approach, she works with children, teens, adults, and parents to foster meaningful change in their lives. She has a particular focus on supporting teens and young adults through developmental transitions and challenges. Dr. Hoffman's warmth and sense of humor help create a supportive environment for her clients to thrive.​​
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Pennsylvania
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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology – Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University
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Predoctoral Clinical Internship – NYU Child Study Center / Bellevue Hospital Center
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Postdoctoral Fellowship – Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD)
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
Dr. Hoffman's has advanced training and expertise in evidence-based treatments, including:​
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP)
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Behavioral Activation (BA)
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Parent Management Training (PMT)
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Values-based therapy​
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Mindfulness
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
Most recently (2018-2022), Dr. Hoffman served as an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD), under the mentorship of Dr. Anne Marie Albano. In that role, she:
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Co-developed and researched a virtual reality program for young adults with social anxiety
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Led and co-led national and international conference presentations and clinical workships
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Trained doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in evidence-based therapy
Dr. Hoffman currently serves as a Visiting Supervisor & Clinical Consultant at Rutgers University, supervising doctoral students in CBT for youth anxiety and collaborating on research projects.
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Hoffman L.J., & Badin, E (2022, October). "Assessment and Treatment Strategies for Depression." Virtual Clinical Workshop, Mountain Plains Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network. ​​
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2022, July (non-authored, quoted media). "Virtual Reality Helps Teens and Young Adults with Social Anxiety," Columbia Psychiatry News.
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Peros, O.M., Webb, L., Fox, S., Bernstein, A., & Hoffman, L.J. (2021). Conducting Exposure-Based Groups via Telehealth for Young Adults with Social Anxiety Disorder. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 28(4), 679-689.
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Albano, A.M., Hoffman, L.J., & Zerrate, C. (2020, October). “Caregiver Involvement in the Treatment of Emerging Adults: The Launching Emerging Adults Program (LEAP) Across Diverse Settings.” Virtual Clinical Workshop, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Convention.
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Hoffman, L.J. & Chu, B.C. (2019). When is Seeking Safety Functional? Taking a Pragmatic Approach to Distinguishing Coping from Safety. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 26(1), 176-185.
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2019, October (non-authored, quoted media). "When the Prescription for Teens Is More Social Media, not Less." Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-the-prescription-for-teens-is-more-social-media-not-less-11572276260?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=2
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2019, October (non-authored, quoted media). “Now we’re talking to therapists about climate anxiety.” Elemental https://elemental.medium.com/now-were-talking-to-therapists-about-climate-anxiety-2815a6cff31a ​
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Hoffman, L.J., Guerry, J.D., & Albano, AM. (2018). Launching Anxious Young Adults: A Specialized Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Transitional Aged Youth. Current Psychiatry Reports, 20(4), 25.
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Albano, AM & Hoffman, L.J. (2018). Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder. In Kendall, P.C. (Ed.), Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents, Third Edition: A Casebook for Clinical Practice. New York, NY: Guilford Press.