Dr. Daniel L Hoffman

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Looking to cope with & conquer these difficulties? Together, you and I will overcome hesitancy & fears in a safe and supportive environment. You’ll find my therapeutic style is warm and empowering. In psychotherapy with me, you can achieve your potential by confronting difficulties, becoming more assertive, & learning practical skills. Collaboratively, we will focus on the problem, develop specific goals, & a personalized treatment plan to address your needs. I am a licensed cognitive behavioral psychologist specializing in short-term, research-based treatments for sexual problems and relationships, anxiety and depression, and children's difficulties including ADHD.

My clients learn new ways to adaptively think critically & act productively.  This enhanced skill "toolbox" helps my clients cope with stress & negative emotional reactions. I also conduct intensive therapy for phobias, panic, and OCD.

My PhD in Clinical & School Psychology is from Hofstra University. I completed a postdoctoral fellowship in anxiety at Columbia University, while consulting through the NY Office of Mental Health, training therapists in ADHD treatments. I've presented my research at professional psychology conferences, & am an adjunct professor at local universities.

These are presentations at conventions, to the public, and guest lectures:

Hoffman, D.L., Schare, M.L., Itzkowitz, M. (2013, November). Leaving on a Jet Plane: Applying Multiple Modality Exposure Therapies to Treat Aviophobia. In D.L. Hoffman (Chair). No Clinician Left Behind (in the 20th Century): Fusing Psychotherapy with High-Tech Interventions. Symposium accepted for presentation at the  Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies convention, Nashville, TN.

Hoffman, D. L. (2013, October). Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Therapy for Anxiety Disorders. Guest Lecture, Touro College School of Psychology Division of Graduate Studies Mental Health Counseling Program, New York,

Hoffman, D. L. (2013, June). Allegorical Implications of Biblical Passages (Numbers: Chapters 13-14) for Dating in the Orthodox Jewish Community: An Application of John M. Gottman’s Sound Marital House Theory. Invited address at Kew Gardens Hills Singles Retreat, Flushing, NY.

Hoffman, D.L. (2012, November). Acute-Care Staff Education and Training in Behavioral Principles  and Practices: A Multi-Tiered Approach. In D.L. Hoffman (Chair), Dissemination, Training, and Implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Principles in Acute and Long-Term Care Settings. Panel discussion at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies convention, Spring Harbor, MD.

Hoffman, D.L. (2012, November). Social Networking Media as a Dissemination  Tool: Individual and Organizational Perspectives. In A.M. Macari (Chair), Spreading the message: Using media to  promote principles of behavior change.  Panel discussion at  the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies convention, Spring Harbor, MD.

Hoffman, D. L. (2012, July). Communication in Dating and Marriage: A Synthesis of Orthodox Judaic Values and John M. Gottman’s Sound Marital House Theory. Invited address at Kew Gardens Hills Singles Retreat, Flushing, NY.

Hoffman, D. L. (2012, May). Helping People Cope with Anxiety and Panic in Nature. Workshop presented at the Annual Jewish Outdoor Club Fun Day. Norvin Green State Forest, Ringwood, NJ.
 
Hoffman, D.L. (2011, November). Disseminating Behavior Management Principles and Implementing Individualized Behavior  Plans in Inpatient Psychiatric Settings. In D.L. Hoffman (Chair),  Disseminating Behavior Therapies in Institutional Settings for  Patients with Severe Mental Illness: Methods, Challenges and Successes. Panel discussion at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies convention, Toronto, Canada.
 
Hoffman, D.L. (2011, September). Implementing Individualized Behavior Plans in an Inpatient Setting:  A Collaborative Approach. In M. Combs (Chair), The restraints-free hospital: Targeting restraint outliers to reduce overall  rate. Mortality and Morbidity Conference, Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY.
 
Hoffman, D.L. (2011, June). Dating and Marriage: Predictors for Successful and Unsuccessful Relationships. In A. Gluckman (Chair), Relationships and Dating: A Panel Discussion for the Orthodox Jewish Community. New York, NY. Proceeds benefited Elem, a nonprofit organization for youth at risk

Hoffman, D.L., & Schare, M.L. (2010, November). One Year Follow Up: The Effects of Massed  Sessions of Virtual Reality and Imaginal Exposure on Aviophobia  Symptoms. Poster presented at the  Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies convention, San Francisco,  CA.

Festa, C., Greenberg, K., & Hoffman, D.L. (2010, June). Incorporating Technology in Counseling. Workshop conducted at the New York City Department of Education, District 75, Professional  Development Workshop Series.
 
Hoffman, D.L. (2010, March). Behavioral and Developmental Perspectives on the Onset of Anxiety Disorders during Early Adulthood. In C.  Etengoff, (Chair), Exploring Critical Issues of Emerging Adulthood: Religious and Ethnic Identity, Mortality, and Anxiety. Symposium presented at the Eastern Psychological Association, Brooklyn, NY.

Hoffman, D.L., Schare, M.L., O’Brien, R.M. & Scardapane, J.R. (2009,  November). Real-time  correlates of
behavioral, self-report, and physiological data during massed sessions of virtual reality  and imaginal  exposure. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies  convention, New York,  NY.
 
Schare, M.L., Torrell, K., Hoffman, D.L., & Mansdorf, E. (2009, November). Two-year follow up of  
treating aviophobia with virtual reality exposure therapy. Poster presented at the Association for  
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies convention, New York, NY.
 
Hoffman, D.L., Schare, M.L., Scardapane, J.R. & O’Brien, R.M. (2009, August).  Aviophobia self-report  
measures’ inability to predict overcoming phobic behavior. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
 
Hoffman, D. L. (2009, March). Introduction to Clinical Psychology: Behavioral Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Guest Lecture, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York,

Hoffman, D.L., Schare, M.L., Scardapane, J.R., & O’Brien, R.M. (2008, August). Augmenting virtual reality exposure with imaginal exposure to anticipatory anxiety. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association convention, Boston, MA.
 
Friedman, H.H., Friedman, L.F., Hoffman, D.L., Helmreich, J., Kass, F. (2007, November). Social  responsibility
across the curriculum. Panel discussion at the Decision Sciences Institute. Phoenix, AZ.

Hoffman, D. L. (2007, March). Social Psychology: Behaviors and Attitudes. Guest Lecture, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York,
 
Hoffman, D. L. (2005, November). Experimental Psychology: Independent & Dependent Variables in Research Design. Guest Lecture, Lehman College, Bronx, New York,

Levinthal, C.F., Hoffman, D.L., & Bougioukas, M. (2005, November). Predicting standardized reading test performance with phonological encoding and signal detection theory. Poster presented at the  New York Association for School Psychologists  convention, White Plains, NY.
 
Levinthal, C.F., Hoffman, D.L., & Bougioukas, M. (2004, October). Phonological encoding as a predictor for standardized test reading  scores. Poster session presented at the New York  Association for School Psychologists convention, Buffalo, NY.