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LCPC, LPC

Thomas Kaufman, LCPC, LPC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Thomas

Thomas Kaufman is an LCPC and LPC practicing from Illinois with 12 years of clinical experience. He draws on cognitive and narrative ideas to help people identify obstacles that keep them from reaching meaningful change, and he prioritizes a collaborative working relationship so goals are reached together.

Background and approach

Thomas frames therapy as an active process in which clients and therapist co-create strategies that fit each person's life and values. His work addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, addictions, workplace struggles, and parenting or family challenges.

Thomas integrates evidence-informed methods to support practical coping skills alongside attention to patterns shaped by attachment and life transitions. He aims to help clients develop tools for improved communication, emotional regulation, and clearer direction when facing career or life-purpose questions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it can help people struggling with avoidance, stress, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills for mood and anxiety management, which is useful for conditions like depression, anxiety, and ADHD-related challenges. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, supporting people dealing with stress, trauma responses, or relationship tensions.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process and will be handled collaboratively. The therapist will work with each client to align methods with their goals, preferences, and strengths, adjusting strategies as progress is tracked and new needs emerge.

Online formats such as video sessions, phone calls, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when life is unpredictable. These options provide flexibility for different communication styles and allow therapists and clients to practice skills and check in between sessions when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
The practice covers a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, addictions, and workplace difficulties.
What is the therapist's general style or approach in sessions?
Work is collaborative and client-centered, blending cognitive techniques with narrative perspectives and practical skill-building to help clients find solutions that fit their lives.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 12 years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, families, and adolescents across a variety of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois. Licence details are IL LCPC 180018397 and WI LPC 5311-125 as provided.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for working together?
The therapist offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessLife purposeMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, Illinois

Languages

English

What Thomas can help with

Thomas Kaufman works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

How Thomas approaches therapy

Thomas's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 12 years of clinical experience.