Armando ‘Arlo’ Hofilena, MA, LPC

At IShine Behavioral Health, we are proud to have Armando Paolo “Arlo” Hofilena, MA, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care. Arlo believes that healing begins when individuals feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported, and he strives to create a safe, collaborative environment where meaningful growth can occur.

Arlo provides personalized counseling services tailored to each client’s unique needs and experiences. He works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioral challenges, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and crisis-related concerns. His therapeutic approach combines clinical expertise with genuine human connection, helping clients develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical coping skills that support lasting change.

Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic principles, and other evidence-based treatment modalities, Arlo takes an integrative approach to therapy. He believes that effective treatment should not only address symptoms but also help clients better understand themselves, their experiences, and the patterns that influence their daily lives.

Arlo's clinical experience spans a variety of treatment settings, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, long-term care, and outpatient services. This diverse background has equipped him to support individuals across a broad spectrum of mental health concerns and levels of care. His areas of clinical interest and expertise include emotional regulation, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral challenges in youth, and crisis intervention.

Arlo earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice) from Roosevelt University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of St. La Salle. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, he is committed to providing culturally responsive, ethical, and compassionate care that empowers clients to lead more balanced, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.

Whether a client is seeking support for a specific challenge or looking to foster personal growth and emotional well-being, Arlo is dedicated to walking alongside them on their journey toward healing, resilience, and lasting positive change.

Take the next step in your journey and reach out today to begin building a more balanced, meaningful, and empowered life.