Kathleen Kaufman , LCSW

Kathleen Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 24 years of professional experience. As an LCSW she is trained to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy, helping individuals address emotional, relational, and practical challenges in their lives.

She has worked extensively with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues. Her practice also addresses family and intimacy-related difficulties, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes, along with related areas such as attachment and codependency.

Kathleen treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring both conversation and treatment plans to each person’s specific circumstances. Her approach emphasizes actionable problem-solving and steady support aimed at helping clients move toward their goals.

She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and affirms clients for beginning the process, offering practical guidance and collaborative care as they work through challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that form in close relationships. It helps people understand how early bonds influence current behavior and emotional responses, and it can be useful for addressing abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and family of origin problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing emotion, reducing impulsivity, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is often helpful for intense emotions, anger, mood dysregulation, and difficulties with impulse control.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic stance that centers the client's experience. This approach supports self-exploration and goal setting, and it pairs well with problem-solving and coaching for issues like stress, anxiety, career decisions, and self-esteem.

Kathleen Kaufman works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt techniques over time so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from home or elsewhere while working toward meaningful change.