Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Therese works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Therese
Therese Kaufman is a licensed master social worker who has spent 11 years helping people work through hard moments. She earned her MSW from Grand Valley State University and has worked in outpatient clinics and with Medicare-funded clients before seeing people in independent practice in Michigan. She writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person.
Therese often works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and anger.
Background and approach
She also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, sleep problems, ADHD concerns, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Hospice and end-of-life counseling are an additional focus in her practice. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth.
Sessions focus on figuring out what causes the current pain. Then she helps people make changes that are within their control. She uses mindfulness and mind-body activities like walking and gentle yoga to help manage emotions and physical tension.
Therese encourages healthy routines, including better sleep habits and attention to nutrition. She offers respectful, nonjudgmental support and gives practical strategies clients can try between sessions. The goal is to build a toolbox of techniques that make daily life easier.
People who choose her often want clear steps and steady support as they navigate transitions or loss. She aims to help clients gain insight and take manageable actions toward feeling better. Her manner is calm, direct, and hopeful.
What Therese works with
Everything Therese lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Therese's practice.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Therese uses evidence-based techniques presented in plain language that people can use at home or on the go. Mindfulness training teaches simple breath and attention practices to reduce reactivity and calm racing thoughts; this can help with anxiety, anger, and stress. Mind-body activities include gentle movement, walking, and basic yoga-focused exercises that connect breathing and posture to emotion regulation; these are useful for managing physical tension and improving sleep.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Therese works with each person to see what fits their goals, lifestyle, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time based on what helps most. The client and therapist decide together on techniques to try between sessions.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow a conversational format similar to in-person visits. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, quick coping reminders, or ongoing support between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to use therapy around work, school, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about Therese
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Therese helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, relationship strain, sleep problems, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth, focusing on clear steps and strategies such as mindfulness and mind-body activities to manage emotions.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of experience, worked in outpatient clinics and with Medicare-funded clients, and earned a Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University.
Where is she located and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW, which stands for Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.