Individual and Marriage
& Family Therapist
Sky Hoffmeister
MA, Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Specialties
Couples-Gottman Method
With over five decades of research, The Gottman Institute has more data about what makes relationships successful and long lasting than any other modality. I use the Gottman intake framework to assess my couples strengths and challenges before we start our work together, to develop accurate and integrative treatment plans that are personalized and support each couple's larger goals toward relationship success and connection. I will integrate IFS and mindfulness based approaches along with somatic work to help facilitate our work together.
Internal Family Systems
One of the fastest growing therapy modalities at present. IFS looks like the whole person, including all of their parts, to better understand the core of Self, to help guide clients toward more fulfilling and purposeful lives. I enjoy working with clients in their self exploration of where they have been and what they have been through that has made them who they are today, to help them decide where they want to go from there to live integrated and meaningful lives.
Relational and Systemic Abuse & Domestic Violence
Relational abuse of several different kinds is more prevalent than many would expect. Approximately 41% of women and 26% of men have experienced some form of Intimate Partner Violence victimization in their lifetime according to the CDC. Upwards of 80% of people have experienced emotional abuse in their lifetime. Relational Aggression is widespread and creates lasting consequences. Gaining access to support and tools to protect yourself and create relationship boundaries is imperative.
I am trained and certified as an advocate through the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence which further informs my work with individuals and couples.
Bio
I approach therapy from a holistic and integrative lens and often incorporate self-compassion, mindfulness, and behavioral approaches. I work with couples using the Gottman framework in addition to my other training. I have special training and experience working with dynamics of relational and systemic abuse and domestic violence. I also incorporate Internal Family Systems therapy in my work which acknowledges that people are made up of many parts impacted by the systems and dynamics at play both within and outside of us. I enjoy getting to know and working with the individual strengths each person brings to therapy. I believe that with support, the answers to many of our struggles can be found within. We each hold valuable insight and wisdom into our own healing and are deserving of dignity and respect on this path. I incorporate Somatic approaches acknowledging that the body holds our experiences and is deeply connected to our wellbeing. I use self-compassion, mindfulness and incorporate behavioral approaches to my work with adults and couples as well.
I told a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology | California Institute of Integral Studies - San Francisco, CA and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | Pacific University - Forest Grove, OR.
When I am not working you can find me watching youth sports with my family, traveling, and spending time in nature. I am privileged to work in a field that I enjoy and can often be found reading, researching and attending trainings related to mental and physical wellness. I am currently exploring the ecopsychology and impact of outdoor therapy and time in nature for treatment of trauma and technology overuse and dependence.
Sky Hoffmeister
My Fees:
$150 for 60min sessions
$220 for 90min couples sessions
$220 for intakes
Insurance:
Path to Bliss Wellness is in-network with PacificSource health plans and OHP. Predominantly we are a cash based clinic. We can provide you with a superbill for insurance purposes should you want to seek partial reimbursement from your insurance. We accept all major credit/debit cards and checks. Payment for sessions are due at the time of service. Please note. A 3% credit card fee will be applied to all payments for services.