Pam Hoffman

MA, MPH (Pre-licensed LPCC track therapist)

Pam is a pre-licensed mental health therapist who specializes in the areas of play therapy and parent/caregiver coaching. She provides both creative activity-based and conventional ‘talk therapy’ services to children, adolescents, and adults. Forming a secure and trusting relationship with her clients is of primary importance to Pam, as is developing her clients’ awarenesses of their strengths, needs, and values as she supports their unique healing journeys. Pam’s theoretical foundation is in child-centered/person-centered play therapy philosophies with an appreciation for the stages of human development. While adults can typically verbalize their needs, play is the language of children and often how they communicate their needs, grow in self-awareness, and experience healing. Pam’s background in public health keeps her grounded in the notions of prevention and holistic care, and she is always considering healthy habits that clients can cultivate now to help prevent problems further down the road. Other important psychological theories that influence her practice include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Attachment Theory. She is supervised by Adam Gorsetman, LPCC and sees clients at the Plymouth office. 

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Education

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• B.S. in Psychology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

  • Specialization in Child Development & Family Sciences

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• M.A. in Counseling, Crown College, Saint Bonifacius, MN

  • Specialization in Clinical Counseling

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• M.P.H. in Public Health, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK

  • Specialization in Public Health Nutrition 

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Certifications/Trainings
 

• Play Therapy Certificate Program, Bethel University, Arden Hills, MN

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• DC:0-5: Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood, Minnesota Department of Human Services

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• Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy, Playmore & Prosper, Plymouth, MN

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• Certified Christian Mental Health Coach, Light University/International Board of Christian Care

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Services Provided

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• Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy – Client-Centered Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Parent/Caregiver Coaching – Child-Parent Relationship Training

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Specialties & Interests

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• Anxiety & Depression

• Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Issues

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Communication Concerns/Selective Mutism 

• School Problems & Social Concerns

• Adjustment Disorders & Life Transitions

• Managing Stress while Living with Chronic Illnesses

• Grief & Loss

• Trauma

• Self Esteem 

• Parenting Issues, Relationship Issues, & Family Conflict