Professional Background
Debbie Hoffman is an Senior Editor at ChoosingTherapy.com. She began working in online publishing in 2002 as a freelance writer, focusing on parenting, technology, and medical content. She went on to found a content-on-demand agency, managing a team of 27 writers and editors and producing high-volume, SEO-optimized content for blogs and websites across various industries. She also created an online course to help others build online writing careers. Debbie joined ChoosingTherapy.com in 2022, focusing on upgrading content for clarity, accuracy, and search performance.
Mental health has been a longstanding personal interest for Debbie, especially through her experience as a parent. She served on her local school district’s special education advisory board and supported other parents in navigating resources for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other learning and mental health challenges.
Debbie Hoffman is also the owner of VR Clinician, a website exploring how immersive VR tools are transforming healthcare, from mental health treatment to physical rehabilitation and mindfulness. VR Clinician connects professionals and users to the latest insights, platforms, and possibilities in VR health.
Why I Work for ChoosingTherapy.com
I’m an editor for ChoosingTherapy.com because I know firsthand how difficult it can be to access mental health resources when you need them. I find it meaningful to create content that helps people find answers to their mental health questions and take the first steps toward healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, The College of Saint Rose, 2002
Areas of Focus
Debbie edits content across a broad range of mental health topics, including:
- In-person & Online Therapy
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mental health resources for children and caregivers
- VR Health & Mental Health
- Depression
- Personality Disorders (such as narcissism and borderline personality disorder)
- Psychiatry
“Everyone deserves access to clear, compassionate information about mental health. I edit to help make that access just a little easier.”
Debbie Hoffman, Senior Editor at ChoosingTherapy.com