Thomas Kaufman

Thomas Kaufman is an LCPC and LPC practicing in Illinois with 12 years of clinical experience. He draws on practical therapies to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. Thomas keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative so clients can work toward clearer next steps.

He focuses on helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and trauma-related concerns. He also helps people navigate parenting challenges, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and workplace stress. His approach attends to both immediate coping skills and longer-term patterns like attachment and communication problems.

Thomas uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and the Gottman Method. In sessions he blends practical skill building with conversational work about values and relationships. The aim is to create workable tools for everyday life rather than abstract theory.

People often come to him for help with addiction, anger, intimacy-related issues, or career and life-purpose questions. He also addresses issues such as compassion fatigue, ADHD, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress with focused strategies and conversational support.

Therapy is offered in English and is provided from his Illinois practice. He emphasizes teamwork in the room, helping each person set goals and try approaches that fit their situation.

How these therapies translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It often includes simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns and build meaningful behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist listens and reflects so the client feels understood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods might fit best. The process is collaborative, and plans can be adjusted as needs change.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and easing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone while others like video for face-to-face interaction; confirm the specific session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, parenting, or medical appointments without promising a particular format.