Client Focus
Teenagers and Adults
Areas of Expertise
Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Life Transitions, and Interpersonal Conflict. Alex also specializes in providing neurodivergent-affirming therapy to clients with ADHD and Autism (Level 1).
A Bit About Alex
When Alex isn’t working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and her labradoodle, Butters. You may also occasionally find her unwinding on the weekend with a reality TV marathon.
Alex Hoffman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Alex is a compassionate and dedicated qualifying psychotherapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Prior to completing her master's degree in 2024, she earned a Bachelor of Arts from Western University in 2017. Alex has over five years of experience working in an autism research centre, where she developed a deep understanding of supporting individuals and families navigating complex challenges. She continues this work alongside practicing psychotherapy, and she is a certified member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Alex specializes in working with individuals who are looking for support with navigating life transitions, managing stress, building self-esteem and self-regulation skills, and coping with symptoms of anxiety, low mood and depression.
In addition, Alex has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals using a neurodivergent-affirming therapy approach. She supports clients with ADHD and Autism (Level 1) and also provides guidance to parents raising neurodivergent children.
Alex's therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which emphasizes increasing psychological flexibility and aligning life with personal values. She also integrates strategies from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to tailor her sessions to each client's unique needs.
She is particularly skilled at creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel supported in exploring their challenges and building resilience. Alex's empathetic and collaborative style empowers clients to discover their strengths and move toward living meaningful and fulfilling lives.
ALEX WOULD BE A GREAT FIT FOR...
Life Transitions & Self-Esteem
Alex helps clients navigate major life changes and self-esteem concerns, supporting them in building confidence and finding clarity during moments of change and uncertainty.
Mood:
Anxiety and Self-Regulation
Alex supports individuals in managing anxiety and developing effective self-regulation strategies, helping them feel more grounded and in control of their emotions and actions.
Building Emotional Resilience
Alex helps clients explore and work through unresolved emotional pain, fostering a greater sense of understanding, growth, and self-compassion.
