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Angie Hoffman

St Louis,MO

Summary

Skilled Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor with strong background helping clients age 4-young adults, their parents and families who desire to deepen connections with themselves, others and the world around them. Focused on using creativity through art, music, games, sand tray therapy in order to help clients express their thoughts, feelings and behaviors based on their brain development. Passionate about training and supervising quality clinicians for Licensed Professional Counselors in the state of Missouri and as Registered Play Therapists.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Visiting Instructor

Covenant Theological Seminary
01.2021 - Current
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, creating case consultations, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation over 16 week semesters.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
  • Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in counseling, with up to date CACREP standards.

Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S)

ANGIE HOFFMAN, LPC LLC
01.2014 - Current
  • Provided individual and family therapy, plus parent coaching
  • Served clients ages 3-20, their parents, and families
  • Utilized play therapy (art, music, games, sand tray, creative play) with clients
  • Created treatment plans based on clients/parents/families needs
  • Specialized in working with clients and families who have been impacted by adoption
  • Maintained accurate client records consistent with HIPAA regulations
  • Collaborated with pediatricians, school counselors, teachers and other supports to client for continuity of care
  • Supervised PLPCs for licensure in the state of Missouri and candidates for Registered Play Therapist (RPT).

Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor

COMMUNITY TREATMENT, INC (dba COMTREA, INC)
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Conducted individual, family and group counseling sessions with adolescents, age 12-17
  • Completed a 10-month, 150 hour training program from KC Play Therapy Institute in Play Therapy
  • Implemented play therapy and sand tray therapy techniques with adolescents in individual, family and group settings
  • Assessed and evaluated adolescents for drug and alcohol assessment
  • Created treatment plans consistent with the client’s needs and goals
  • Collaborated with clients on progress notes and treatment plans, to promote client involvement in treatment
  • Supervised and provided training for interns through COMTREA’s intern program.

School Liaison

COMMUNITY TREATMENT, INC (dba COMTREA, INC)
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Performed individual and group counseling with clients K-8th grade in schools in Jefferson and St Louis Counties
  • Facilitated age-appropriate groups on social skills, divorce and grief
  • Applied play therapy in school settings
  • Cooperated with teachers, counselors and administrators in providing care to clients and their families.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Covenant Theological Seminary
St Louis, MO
05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Counseling

Calvary University
Kansas City, MO
05.2000

Skills

  • Counseling (ages 4-young adult)
  • Parent Coaching
  • Therapeutic expertise in play therapy
  • Client Advocacy
  • Trained in working with neurodivergent populations
  • Specialized training in working with clients whose lives have been impacted by adoption
  • Supervisor of PLPCs seeking licensure in the state of Missouri and those seeking a certificate for Registered Play Therapy

Affiliations

  • Member of International Association for Play Therapy
  • Member of Missouri Association for Play Therapy
  • Graduate of Center for Adoption Support and Education for Training in Adoption Competency

Timeline

Visiting Instructor

Covenant Theological Seminary
01.2021 - Current

Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S)

ANGIE HOFFMAN, LPC LLC
01.2014 - Current

Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor

COMMUNITY TREATMENT, INC (dba COMTREA, INC)
01.2011 - 01.2014

School Liaison

COMMUNITY TREATMENT, INC (dba COMTREA, INC)
01.2009 - 01.2013

Master of Arts - Counseling

Covenant Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Counseling

Calvary University
Angie Hoffman