Thomas Kaufman, LCPC, LPC

Thomas Kaufman is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 12 years of clinical experience based in Illinois. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, ADHD, grief, parenting, anger, and career issues. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with an emphasis on collaboration between therapist and client.

He draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside narrative techniques to help people notice patterns that get in the way. That includes practical skills for managing strong emotions, reducing reactivity, and finding everyday solutions that fit a person’s life. He also uses acceptance and mindfulness-based strategies to address avoidance and inflexibility.

Thomas values the working relationship and treats it as a core part of the process. He says good therapy is collaborative, with clear short-term goals and regular review of progress. Expect direct feedback, skill practice, and tasks to try between sessions when those are helpful.

His background includes work on relationship skills and approaches influenced by the Gottman Method for couples work, paired with mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve focus. He also brings experience addressing trauma-related concerns and helping people rebuild after difficult events.

People who come for help with anger often work on recognizing triggers, slowing down reactive responses, and practicing alternative ways to express frustration. Thomas aims for straightforward, practical steps clients can use day to day.

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