CARA HOFFMANN GARSO Psy.D.

Cara Hoffmann Garso Psy.D. is the owner and operator of Cara Hoffmann Garso, PLLC, doing business as A Peaceful Balance Clinical Consultation and Counseling Services located in Nashua, New Hampshire. Dr. Hoffmann Garso is a licensed psychologist in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Vermont. Dr. Hoffman Garso earned her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology of Alliant International University in San Francisco.

Clinical Training

Dr. Hoffmann Garso’s clinical training includes several graduate-level practicum experiences. She completed her Predoctoral Internship at the Consortium of the Clifford Beers Clinic and the Posttraumatic Stress Center in New Haven, Connecticut. She also completed her Postdoctoral Internship at Stoney Brook Counseling Center in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Additionally, Dr. Hoffmann Garso has provided therapy to children, adolescents, families, and adults. She worked as a staff therapist in various outpatient and home-based settings.

Dr. Hoffmann Garso is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Populations Served

Dr. Cara Hoffmann Garso provides individual therapy, family therapy, and parent consultation for children and adolescents. She also works with adults. Although Dr. Hoffmann Garso has a special interest in the treatment of trauma-related difficulties, she welcomes referrals for a wide range of presenting problems and concerns. These include adjustment issues, depression, and anxiety. They also cover social skills impairment and parent-child relationship problems. Additionally, they address anger issues, oppositional behavior, aggression, and family relationship problems. Other clinical interests include foster care/adoption issues, early childhood mental health, and difficulties with attachment/bonding.

Dr. Hoffmann Garso employs a warm, supportive, individualized, and strengths- based approach to her work with clients. She is dedicated to helping clients find “what works” to achieve and maintain their goals, and believes that her clients are capable and resilient.

Cara Hoffman Garso Psy.D. is currently accepting Anthem/Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim/United Behavioral Health/Optum, and private pay.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call us at (603) 577-5551 or email info@apeaceful.com.