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Kathleen Kaufman

Kathleen Kaufman

LCSW

Illinois

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Illinois / 149009240
Experience
24 years
Languages
English
Location
Illinois

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    • Motivational support
    • Practical problem-solving
    • Emotion regulation tools

    About Kathleen

    Kathleen Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and parenting challenges. She works with both women and men and aims to meet each person where they are.

    Kathleen uses straightforward, practical conversations to shape a plan that fits each person's situation. She focuses on problem-solving steps people can try between sessions. Motivational Interviewing is one approach she uses to support people who want to make changes and build momentum.

    Her work also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. Client-centered methods guide sessions so people feel heard and able to choose their goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices are available tools for managing strong emotions and reducing reactivity.

    Sessions emphasize respectful, sensitive interactions and aim to be useful from the first visits. Kathleen tailors the pace and focus to fit individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. She highlights concrete steps and supports people toward practical progress.

    She encourages anyone taking the first step to recognize that reaching out takes courage. The initial conversations are about understanding current struggles and deciding on manageable next steps. Kathleen aims to be a steady, goal-focused partner in that process.

  2. Approaches that guide online sessions

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and help set realistic goals.

    Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and reactions. It can help people notice repeating patterns and try different ways of relating that feel safer and more effective.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the person's needs, goals and preferences. That conversation usually happens in early sessions and can change as progress is made.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats with the therapist before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue momentum from home or from work breaks without arranging transportation.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

    Also works with

    Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    24+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Kathleen address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD and other areas listed in her specialties.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on practical steps and problem solving that people can use between visits.

    What is her professional background?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings and with individual clients.

    Where is she licensed and practicing?

    She holds an Illinois LCSW license and lists Illinois as her primary location.

    Which language are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are fees handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin therapy with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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