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Hope Schaffrick, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Hope is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Hope. View 45 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Washington, Massachusetts, and 2 more

Recent reviews

I love Hope! I was very nervous to have a therapist because there’s an overwhelmingly amount of events that have taken place in my life and Hope really helps me through it all. I am very appreciative. Though I still get nervous about reaching out when I’m having a bad day, she always reassures me that I can come to her whenever I need to. I really love having Hope as my therapist and always recommend her when I see anyone I know feeling down.

Reviewed December 2024

So far my sessions with Hope have been really helpful. She listens and is good at making me feel comfortable sharing my truth. She is good at being real and giving solid advice without making make me feel ashamed for mistakes or short comings. She is very knowledgeable and I look forward to continuing to work with her.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Hope

  • 22 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW, LCSW

Educated, understanding, and experienced. I am an empathic and versatile clinician. I went into counseling to share my knowledge so others too can rise to their potential. I offer client centered therapy to meet you where YOU are. You can expect a person who listens. You can expect a professionaI. I studied Clinical Psychology at Tufts University in Boston and received my Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Connecticut. My experience includes 19 years in hospital and outpatient social work with ages 18 and above, in a variety of areas such as depression, anxiety and panic, grief, trauma, coping with medical issues, geriatrics, caretaking, career and lifespan issues, divorce, and single parenting. I am licensed in Washington State, Utah, Maine, and Massachusetts. I enjoy the seasons, gardening, cooking, and rescuing dogs.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • 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
  • Gottman Method
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Hope Schaffrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477676377.

  • LICSW · Washington · LW 60915818 · Expires January 2025
  • LICSW · Massachusetts · 121964 · Expires January 2026
  • LCSW · Utah · 12919117-3501 · Expires September 2026
  • LCSW · Maine · LC21472 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Hope Schaffrick

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

45 reviews

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Clients mention: Helpful Listens Great Amazing Support Wonderful Recommend Understanding Thank you Great listener

I love Hope! I was very nervous to have a therapist because there’s an overwhelmingly amount of events that have taken place in my life and Hope really helps me through it all. I am very appreciative. Though I still get nervous about reaching out when I’m having a bad day, she always reassures me that I can come to her whenever I need to. I really love having Hope as my therapist and always recommend her when I see anyone I know feeling down.

Reviewed December 2024

So far my sessions with Hope have been really helpful. She listens and is good at making me feel comfortable sharing my truth. She is good at being real and giving solid advice without making make me feel ashamed for mistakes or short comings. She is very knowledgeable and I look forward to continuing to work with her.

Reviewed November 2024

She is very approachable, understanding and relatable. Her strength seems to spring from her genuine, empathy and kindness that comes from years of service work as a therapist. Grateful to have her as my therapist to guide me along my journey of recovery and hope.

Reviewed November 2024

Of the two sessions so far I’ve had with Hope she is my favorite therapist I’ve had. She summarizes my mains points and helps me redirect on my own and validates my feelings, choices, and tears. I’m really enjoying the fluidity of making my own schedule with her; it helps my brain to visually see and make my own appointments so that is super cool too:)

Reviewed August 2024

Truly listens, non-judgmental, and one of the best therapists out there

Reviewed July 2024

Hope is kind, compassionate and helpful to me on my self discovery and therapy journey. She's patient and allows me to get my frustration out and is able to hold space for all the difficult and painful emotions that I express. She provides feedback that's super helpful to me. I appreciate her very much and she's an excellent therapist. I would highly recommend her

Reviewed July 2024

I like Hope. She is a great listener and offers constructive feedback.

Reviewed June 2024

She is attentive and caring, and very qualified

Reviewed April 2024

Compassionate and caring provider

Reviewed February 2024

Hope is excellent and I enjoy working with her.

Reviewed January 2024

Hope is a great listener, a wise and kind person. She addresses any concern promptly and supports a healing journey by therapy sessions, recommended journal prompts and by digging deeper into the root cause of a problem

Reviewed January 2024

Hope is wonderful. Good listener, compassionate and helpful

Reviewed December 2023

Hope has been so amazing. She’s kind and thoughtful and professional. I highly recommend her!!

Reviewed December 2023

She has been very responsive even before my first appointment, this was extremely helpful when I needed to talk prior to my appointment.

Reviewed December 2023

Hope is kind and I feel that she understands my struggles without judgement. She has been able to gently support me. I appreciate her.

Reviewed November 2023

Hope is very patient, kind and a superb listener. She challenges me, which is what I need and I'm very happy with my therapy thus far. Thank you Hope!

Reviewed November 2023

Hope is the best!

Reviewed September 2023

Hope has been incredibly helpful and supportive in my mental health endeavors. Since we've been paired together, my sessions with her have kept me stable during several points of job, family, and relationship stress. With her support, I even quit a toxic job and achieved my years-long hope and dream of owning my own business. I can't thank her enough.

Reviewed September 2023

Hope has an incredible ability to hear and understand beyond just the words you speak. She is wonderful at connecting thoughts and ideas and meeting you where you are at on your effort level in your own mental health journey. If you have a 10/100 energy level, she'll adjust the conversation accordingly and support and validate you every step of the way. And on those 90+/100 days she celebrates with you, and no win is too small to appreciate. Big picture and in the moment, she's your devoted friend in the good and the bad and all the messy in-between.

Reviewed July 2023

Hope is an amazing counselor, she takes the time to listen and provides amazing support! One of a kind

Reviewed May 2023

Hope is so positive and such a good listener. Within my first session, she diagnosed me and sent me resources that have been extremely helpful. I have noticed an improvement in the way I communicate and how I deal with my anxieties. Thank you, Hope!

Reviewed January 2023

Talking to Hope for the past year has been so helpful to me while working through hard situations from the past while also helping me make plans and stick to them in the future. She is very kind and understanding. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed January 2023

Hope is great. Best of luck to her.

Reviewed January 2023

it’s been only one session and i can tell, she’s gonna change my life. i can’t wait to talk with her more.

Reviewed December 2022

Hope is fantastic. She truly listens and balances providing advice with guiding me to find my own answers.

Reviewed December 2022

Hope is amazing. She validates my concerns and I always feel heard and seen after our sessions.

Reviewed December 2022

Hope is a warm and wonderful therapist. I am in my twenties and was initially worried that our generational gap would prevent me from seeing progress, but this has not been the case at all. She always answers with a smile, has a very calming presence, and keeps things positive without indulging in "toxic positivity." I especially love that Hope shares her full opinions with me-- if she thinks I did something wrong, she tells me.

Reviewed December 2022

Houk is a delightful human being and a wonderful listener!

Reviewed November 2022

Having Hope as my therapist is so helpful. She’s kind, understanding and helps me think about things overtime and is patient. I didn’t know how much I needed a therapist again until I started!

Reviewed November 2022

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Reviewed November 2022

She listens very well

Reviewed November 2022

You were a great listener. Thank you for asking a lot of good questions and giving advice!

Reviewed September 2022

Hope is a wonderful and compassionate therapist. She is extremely responsive and sincerely cares about helping others.

Reviewed September 2022

Hope is absolutely incredible! She balances being a good listener with pushing me when I need to be pushed.

Reviewed August 2022

Hope is a great avenue for help. She listens and offers new ways to tackle your issues. She is a good one.

Reviewed June 2022

She is a great therapist and always tries to relate to what I am struggling with in a nice way!

Reviewed June 2022

I feel like she cares an wants to help . But I believe I’m one of the people that can’t be helped

Reviewed June 2022

Terrific knowledgeable and effective

Reviewed May 2022

Hope is so kind, patient, understanding and listens very well!

Reviewed May 2022

She is a very good therapist

Reviewed May 2022

I love the fact that we start and end the session on a good note where it is a friendly conversation about what we are doing and things we look forward fo doing and so we don’t end on heavy stuff

Reviewed May 2022

Hope has been very helpful providing me with clear step by step tools to overcome anxiety and anger management. Warm and listening therapist

Reviewed May 2022

First appointment felt heard an comfortable

Reviewed April 2022

I love Hope she has been an amazing support to me in a very stressful time.

Reviewed April 2022

Empathic, listens

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hope Schaffrick offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Hope Schaffrick works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Hope Schaffrick speak?

Hope Schaffrick speaks English.

How many years of experience does Hope Schaffrick have?

Hope Schaffrick has 22 years of experience.

Where is Hope Schaffrick licensed to practice?

Hope Schaffrick is licensed to practice in Washington, Massachusetts, Utah, and Maine.

Does Hope Schaffrick accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Hope Schaffrick accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Hope Schaffrick offer?

Hope Schaffrick offers clients 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, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Hope Schaffrick?

Hope Schaffrick can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Hope Schaffrick?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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