Kathleen Kaufman, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 24 years in practice

Kathleen Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 24 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149009240 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1669246229 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English

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About Kathleen

Kathleen Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship or parenting struggles. Kathleen focuses on clear, practical steps so clients can feel steadier and move toward their goals.

Her approach is direct and respectful. Conversations are shaped to each person's needs and paced to what feels manageable. She uses problem-solving and supportive coaching to help clients make concrete changes in daily life.

Background and approach

Kathleen draws on attachment-focused work to look at how past relationships influence present ones. She also uses client-centered methods that keep the person's values and choices at the center of therapy. Dialectical behavior and mindfulness strategies are offered to build emotional regulation and reduce reactivity.

She has experience with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and self-esteem problems, anger, ADHD, and caregiver stress. Additional focuses include abandonment, family of origin issues, codependency, and communication problems. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative.

Kathleen tailors tools and homework to fit real life, whether that means brief skills practice or deeper reflection. She encourages small steps that add up to meaningful progress.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Kathleen names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Kathleen uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and learn new ways of connecting. Her client-centered approach keeps the conversation focused on the person's values and choices, so goals come from what matters to the client and not from a preset plan.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, strengths, and preferences, and then try strategies that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful when visual cues and a fuller conversation matter. Phone sessions can fit a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging help maintain momentum between sessions or suit people who prefer written check-ins. These options make it easier to match therapy to work, family, and daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Kathleen support?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful, direct, and practical. She focuses on actionable problem-solving while also offering supportive coaching and space for reflection.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 24 years of professional work experience, bringing long-term practice with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin working with her?

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