Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
How Kathleen works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kathleen
Kathleen Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, grief, and parenting concerns. Kathleen works with both women and men and aims to treat each person with respect and compassion.
Her style is down-to-earth and practical. Kathleen focuses on clear problem-solving and steps people can try between sessions. She tailors conversations and goals to each person instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and meant to move toward concrete changes over time. Kathleen uses a mix of approaches drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She draws on these tools to address things like coping with life changes, impulsivity, low self-esteem, and communication problems.
When trauma or past family issues come up, she helps people name patterns and find ways to respond differently in daily life. People who come for help can expect a calm, respectful tone and attention to practical next steps. Kathleen will listen for what matters most to the client and shape short-term goals around those priorities.
She also offers coaching-style support for career decisions and coping with caregiver stress. Starting therapy is presented as a step-by-step process. Kathleen emphasizes small, achievable changes and supports people as they work toward clearer relationships, better emotional regulation, and more satisfying daily functioning.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kathleen's practice.
- 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 lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Attachment-based work helps people understand patterns in close relationships and how past connections shape current reactions. Online sessions can be used to notice those patterns, try new responses, and practice different ways of relating in everyday life. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving people space to set the pace and goals of their work. This approach fits well into video or phone sessions where the therapist follows the client's lead and provides steady support. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can be taught, practiced, and reviewed in live sessions or via messaging for quick check-ins.Kathleen will work together with each person to pick the best approaches based on their needs and goals. She treats the choice of method as a collaborative process and will adjust plans as progress or challenges emerge. The focus stays on what helps the individual feel more in control and able to handle difficult moments.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and practicing interpersonal skills. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, skill reminders, and homework support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to get regular support when it matters most.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, grief, parenting concerns, and career worries. Additional focuses include ADHD-related challenges, codependency, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions emphasize respectful listening, problem-solving, and setting small, achievable goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 24 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience informs her blend of therapy and coaching techniques.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Illinois LCSW license and practices from Illinois. Sessions are offered to people within relevant jurisdictional rules.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she provide?
She works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how people check in.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.