Danielle Hohman, MA, LPC
Associate Therapist
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Contact Info:
danielle@empoweredconnectionscounseling.com
312-767-2057
Education:
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Adler University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Loyola University Chicago
I work with: Individual adults, college students, couples
Specialties: I specialize in a variety of concerns, including anxiety, emotional dysregulation, codependency, relationship concerns, family-of-origin issues, complex trauma (C-PTSD), women’s issues.
Modalities: Attachment Theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Personal Bio: I believe therapy is a place where we can allow all of the parts of us to be seen. When growing up with inconsistent or emotionally unavailable caregivers, or after experiencing invalidating and harmful relationships, we may carry deep pain and shame that impacts our sense of selves. Over time, we might develop survival patterns that are helpful in the moment, but can begin to create distress or interfere with relationships later in life. Therapy can be a space to heal, challenge our patterns, and access our most authentic selves.
I strive to create a therapeutic space that is non-pathologizing for folks who experience intense emotions and self-sabotage. My work is deeply informed by my experience in clinical psychology research and higher levels of care. My approach is trauma-informed, and draws from attachment theory, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy. In session, this looks like concrete skills, asking the hard questions, tapping into uncomfortable or challenging emotions, and helping clients connect with younger or forgotten parts of themselves.
I am deeply passionate about my work with couples, and find that clients benefit from having a space where they are met with both deep understanding and gentle accountability. I have experience supporting those navigating high-conflict relationships, challenging behavior patterns, and trust issues. I find that couples who experience escalation are feeling unheard, misunderstood, and are just trying to find a way to get their needs met. We’ll work together to find new ways of communicating and accessing needs. My work with couples is guided by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which helps us understand the patterns or cycles we can get stuck in and find new ways of responding to one another.
As a therapist, I describe myself as active, authentic, and a little bit challenging. I love to incorporate humor and lots of (probably too many) metaphors into sessions. Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy spending time with my pets, trying new restaurants, and catching up on pop culture.
During our initial sessions, you can expect: some structure, with authenticity and curiosity. I’m curious about what brings you to therapy now, what coping currently looks like for you, and what you’re hoping could be different. We’ll work together to build the foundation of our therapeutic space: safe, empowering, and responsive to your needs.