Healing begins
with hope.
Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy rooted in the belief that every person possesses inherent dignity, goodness, and the capacity for healing.
Telehealth services for adults and teens (15+) in New Jersey and South Carolina.
You Are Welcome Here
Mental health care grounded in the Catholic-Christian view that every individual has an essential core of goodness, dignity, and value, regardless of experiences and personal opinions!
Trauma-informed services to residents of New Jersey and South Carolina via Telehealth. Whether the goal is healing from the past, management of current stressors, or a sounding board for future decisions, ALL are welcome.
How We Can Help
Areas of Support
Trauma Recovery
Heal from painful experiences and reclaim your life.
Anxiety & Depression
Find peace & relief from overwhelming thoughts and emotions.
Relationship Issues
Strengthen communication and build healthier relationships.
Addiction Recovery
Address underlying wounds and move toward freedom.
Life Transitions
Navigate change, loss, or uncertainty with greater confidence.
Faith Integration
Available upon request.
"In every challenge, see an opportunity to grow." — St. Pio of Pietrelcina
About Morning Star Counseling
Jackie Hofmann
About Jackie
Jackie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of New Jersey and South Carolina and a National Certified Counselor. She earned her Master of Science Degree in Counseling from Divine Mercy University. A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Jackie has experience working with trauma and addiction in an IOP / OP setting, as well as with individuals in private practice. She has completed IFS-Level 1 training as well as EMDR-Level 1 basic training.
Coming from a background in education, Jackie is grateful to have found a new calling she is passionate about after having survived an adventurous run raising seven children.
"Despite the challenging circumstances that life inevitably offers, inner peace, joy, and a sense of purpose are attainable when one lives in the present moment with an open heart."
Credentials & Training
- Licensed Professional Counselor — New Jersey & South Carolina
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) — Level 1
- Additional IFS Informed Training: Foundations Experiential Group with Souls & Hearts
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- M.S. in Counseling — Divine Mercy University
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — Level 1
Services
Telehealth counseling for teens and adults in New Jersey and South Carolina.
Who I Work With
Morning Star Counseling serves teens (ages 15 and up) and adults from all walks of life, via telehealth in New Jersey and South Carolina. Individuals from every background are welcome.
Areas of Focus
My Approach
Whether your goal is post-traumatic growth, management of current stressors, or a sounding board for future decisions, you are welcome in this space. You, as the client, will determine the direction and speed with which we will explore the wonder that is you. One thing that Our Lord has consistently emphasized to me both through life experience and in my professional training is the value, the necessity, of slowing things down inside. As my IFS instructor wisely put it: we are created as human BE-ings, not human “DO-ings.” Nurturing your ability to discover and cherish that internal space where God waits for you, where you discover your ability to see yourself and your world in a new light, is the focus and joy of my practice.
My modality of choice, Internal Family Systems (IFS), utilizes the 8 ‘C’s of Self leadership: Calm, Curiosity, Compassion, Confidence, Creativity, Courage, Clarity, and Connectedness to reconnect with those parts of ourselves that need to be valued and heard. From there, the natural progression leads to self-understanding, growth, and if necessary, healing. There are no bad parts. Whether you struggle with an inner critic, procrastination, the aftermath of trauma, addiction, loneliness, etc., you are created good, and there is goodness in you! I pray that you will allow me the honor of accompanying you on your journey to reconnect with and celebrate your SELF!
"I am but a small grain of sand upon the shore, but I possess a heart that desires to love and be loved." — St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Faith-Based Counseling
Available upon request
Faith can be a profound source of strength, hope, and healing. At Morning Star Counseling, the client has the option to integrate his or her spiritual beliefs and values into the therapeutic process.
Fees & Insurance
At Morning Star Counseling, your care and well-being are our highest priorities. We are a private-pay practice, which allows therapy to be guided by your unique needs rather than the limitations and requirements often imposed by insurance companies. This approach provides the time, flexibility, and individualized attention needed to foster meaningful healing in a safe and supportive environment.
While we do not accept insurance directly, many clients are able to receive partial reimbursement through their Out-of-Network (OON) benefits. If requested, we are happy to provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
A sliding scale is available for those who qualify.
Please contact us for current session rates.
Contact Us
Request a Free Consultation
Taking the first step toward healing is an act of courage.
Let's Connect
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to answer your questions and explore whether Morning Star Counseling is a good fit for you. There is no obligation — just an opportunity to connect.
Services available to residents of
New Jersey and South Carolina.
"The love of God is stronger than any storm." — St. Pio of Pietrelcina