How Roc works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts, Vermont
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Roc
Roc Kauffman is a licensed mental health counselor with more than 21 years of clinical experience. He moved into counseling after a long career in the home services and antique furniture repair business, and he brings the same careful listening to sessions that he used in his earlier work.
Roc holds an MA and practices as an LMHC and a LCMHC in Vermont. Roc centers sessions on the person in front of him.
Background and approach
He starts by building a working relationship and learning how each person prefers to communicate. From there he and the client set clear goals and map practical steps to reach them. He uses strengths people already have to guide progress rather than focusing only on problems.
His toolkit includes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and other methods. He often assigns simple exercises to keep momentum between meetings. When needed he uses phase-oriented methods for trauma and grief work to move at a pace that feels manageable.
Roc has worked with people across a wide age range and from diverse cultural backgrounds. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addiction, anger, grief, and challenges around identity and relationships. He views setbacks as opportunities to build new skills.
Roc aims for collaborative care. He invites clients to try different practices and then keeps what works. With steady effort and support he focuses on increasing clients' ability to handle life changes and reduce distress.
What Roc works with
Everything Roc lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Roc's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Roc lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This approach can help when anxiety, depression, or life changes make it hard to move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses clear, practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and is often used for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns.
Roc treats the choice of approach as a team effort. He will discuss options, try techniques together, and adapt based on what fits the person's goals and preferences. Finding the right mix is part of the work.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video lets you read facial expression and tone, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging can be a brief check-in or homework review. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Roc
What concerns does Roc help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addiction, anger, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and career issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices a client-centered, strengths-based approach that focuses on building a working relationship and practical steps toward goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 21 years of experience working with people in clinical settings and drawing on varied therapeutic methods.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MA and is licensed as an LMHC and a LCMHC, and he practices in Vermont.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.