- Attachment aware
- Action oriented
- Mindfulness informed
About Kathleen
Kathleen Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with more than 24 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and parenting challenges. She also works with concerns such as grief, codependency, ADHD, and career stress. Kathleen speaks plainly and treats each person with respect and compassion.
She focuses on practical problem solving and support toward clear goals. Sessions are shaped around what a person needs right now, not a one-size-fits-all agenda. Kathleen listens for patterns from relationships and family of origin issues that affect daily life, and she helps people notice and change those patterns.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness. She uses motivational conversation to help people move toward choices that feel livable. In-session work can include learning new coping skills, practicing communication, and making plans for change.
Kathleen tailors the pace to each person. Some people want short-term coaching to get through a crisis. Others want ongoing work to shift long-standing patterns. She emphasizes small, doable steps and regular check-ins on progress.
If someone is ready to begin, they use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling then follows according to therapist availability and the subscription system in use.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current trust and closeness. Online work can help people notice those patterns, try new ways of connecting, and practice different responses in real time. Client-Centered Therapy centers on careful listening and meeting a person where they are; it helps people feel heard and understood so they can explore concerns at their own pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness; these skills are useful for anxiety, anger, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, past efforts, and personal preferences to determine which methods feel most useful. Sessions often combine listening, skills practice, and action steps so clients leave with clear next moves.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice communication or mindfulness skills from wherever they are, helping translate what happens in session into everyday routines.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Kathleen help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting challenges. Additional areas include codependency, grief, ADHD, relationship problems and career strain.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth, focused on listening and practical problem solving. Sessions emphasize coping skills and steps toward clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has more than 24 years of professional work experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She holds LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.