Kathleen Kaufman , LCSW

Kathleen Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, parenting challenges, and grief. She brings more than 24 years of experience and a calm, respectful approach to sessions.

She works with men and women and listens closely to each person’s story. Kathleen focuses on practical problem-solving and supports clients as they set and reach goals. Conversations are tailored to what matters most to the individual.

In sessions she uses ideas from attachment work and client-centered care to build trust and understanding. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness techniques to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Motivational interviewing helps people find motivation when change feels hard.

Kathleen pays attention to family of origin patterns, communication problems, and issues like abandonment, codependency, and caregiver stress. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue in a straightforward way.

Her style is warm, direct, and practical. Clients can expect clear steps, skill practice, and emotional support while they work toward better day-to-day functioning and stronger relationships.

How Kathleen Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online

Attachment-based work helps clients understand how early bonds shape current relationships and closeness. Online sessions use this lens to look at patterns in communication, trust, and intimacy and to practice new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person where they are; it gives space for clients to set goals and figure out what feels most helpful in their life.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving stress tolerance. Online DBT-informed work includes practicing grounding, mindfulness, and emotional regulation exercises that translate into daily life. These approaches together support issues like anxiety, trauma responses, relationship struggles, and parenting stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals, values, and day-to-day demands. She will check in regularly and adapt the plan as progress unfolds.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and skill demonstrations, while phone sessions can be easier when a stable connection is required. Live chat and messaging offer quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions, making therapy more flexible around work and family life.