Ari Hoffman, MA, LPC

Relationships are where the rubber of personal growth meets the road of reality.

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Ari Hoffman, MA, LPC's style

Why Ari Hoffman, MA, LPC chose to be in the helping profession

Being a human is beautiful, challenging, imperfect, and fascinating. I realized that acutely as a young adult, and that awareness stayed with me in a lasting way. Because of that, I chose a path in couples and family therapy so that I, in my humanity, could walk with and support others on their journeys of relationships and fulfillment. I have always felt drawn to sitting with people in the middle of what feels complex or uncertain, and helping them feel less alone in it.

I am endlessly filled with wonder by humans and what makes us do what we do, whether it feels healthy or otherwise. That curiosity has shaped both my personal and professional life, and I have oriented myself toward deepening my understanding of human behavior and emotional experience. I pay close attention to the patterns, struggles, and also the resilience that shows up in relationships and in individual lives. My intention is to use that understanding to help people have a more meaningful, connected, and ultimately more fulfilling experience on the journey of life.

Ari Hoffman, MA, LPC's approach

With training and experience in many different approaches to therapy, I offer an integrated and grounded approach to couples and family counseling. My work draws on humor, directness, nurturing, and appropriately challenging support, along with creative somatic exercises that help bring awareness into the body as well as the mind. I aim to meet each person and relationship where they are, while also helping gently stretch toward something more connected and more intentional. Together, these elements create a holistic experience of personal and relational growth.

Therapy with me tends to be active, honest, and engaging, and it often brings both lightness and depth into the same space. Clients often describe it as fun in moments, challenging in others, and opening for both body and mind in ways that feel meaningful over time. I hold space for real work while also keeping things human, grounded, and relatable. As one of my colleagues once said, “If you want to do real work, go see Ari.”

What you can expect from sessions with Ari Hoffman, MA, LPC

You can expect a therapist who works with you toward a more fulfilling life and more meaningful relationships. In sessions with me, there will likely be moments of laughter, moments of emotion, and times where we see both the beautiful and painful parts of your experience together. I aim to create a space where all of that can be held honestly and without judgment, while still moving toward real change and growth. Clients often leave feeling that they spent time with someone who is genuinely invested in their development and well-being, because I am on your side in a very real and committed way.

Ari Hoffman, MA, LPC's experience working with the Jewish community

On a personal level, I’ve been religious all my life, and over time I’ve had the privilege of walking different paths within that world, sometimes at the same time, including yeshivish, Chassidish, and Modern Orthodox life. These experiences have given me a broad and lived understanding of religious identity, community, and the many ways people navigate faith in real life. On a professional level, I’ve worked with Jews across the full spectrum of affiliation and observance since the beginning of my career 18 years ago until today, meeting people where they are and respecting the uniqueness of each individual and family’s journey.

Ari Hoffman, MA, LPC's Book Recommendation Zone

• Deep Survival
  The psychology of survival in difficult scenarios both in woods and in your living room or office.
• The Body Keeps the Score
  The pre-eminent work on understanding how trauma affects the human being
• The Science of Trust
  An enlightening and edifying jourmey in to a deeper understanding of trust between humans

Approaches

• Couples Counseling
• EMDR
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Somatic Therapy

Concerns

• Dating
• Life purpose and meaning
• Relationships
• Trauma

18 years in practice

Licenses

• LPC by DORA 2012. License number 5647

Degrees

• MA 2007

Trainings

• Hakomi by Hakomi Institute of Israel 2025
• EMDR by EMDR Institute 2012
• Emotion Focused Therapy by Reichman University 2024

Average costs per session

$160 - $250

Payment Methods

• Credit Card
• Zelle Quick Pay
• Venmo