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Kathleen Kaufman, LCSW

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kathleen

Kathleen Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 24 years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Kathleen also addresses a broad range of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, communication and family-of-origin problems, impulsivity, isolation, and caregiver stress. Her work emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate engagement.

Kathleen adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation, combining practical problem-solving with supportive coaching to help clients move toward their goals. She draws from client-centered principles and evidence-informed approaches to help clients build skills, process painful experiences, and develop greater clarity about next steps.

Taking the first step is acknowledged as an act of courage, and Kathleen aims to provide steady guidance as clients begin that process.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relational patterns shape current feelings and behaviors; it helps people explore connection, trust, and long-standing relationship dynamics in order to build more supported ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client's experience and emphasizes empathic listening, respect, and collaboration so clients can clarify values, make choices, and find their own solutions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help manage intense emotions and demands of daily life.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, preferences, and the methods that feel most helpful. Together they will monitor what is working and adjust techniques as needed to match evolving needs.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and use brief check-ins or messaging for ongoing support between scheduled appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?
She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related family and career concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, with an emphasis on tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's unique needs while focusing on practical problem-solving and support.
How many years has she practiced clinically?
She brings 24 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker to her work with clients.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149009240 and practices from that state.
Does she provide services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for meeting with her?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English