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Dr. Raoul Kaufman

Compassionate guidance for meaningful change

LMFT California

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Grief, Eating, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
Languages
English
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About Raoul

Dr. Raoul Kaufman is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist with four decades of clinical experience helping people navigate grief, eating and body image concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and coaching for life transitions.

Background and approach

He works from a stance of respect and sensitivity, tailoring care to each person's circumstances while supporting progress toward clearer goals and greater wellbeing. His practice integrates evidence-informed techniques to address practical problems and deeper emotional patterns.

Clients encounter a mix of skills-based work to manage thoughts and behaviors alongside reflections that explore meaning, attachment, and life purpose. Dr.

Kaufman emphasizes collaboration and practical planning so that therapy feels relevant and doable between sessions. Therapy with him often includes focused short-term strategies as well as time for exploring long-standing themes when helpful.

He meets people where they are, encouraging realistic steps toward improved confidence, healthier relationships with food and self, and clearer direction amid loss or life transitions.

Integrative therapeutic approaches for online support

Dr. Kaufman draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and modify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is practical for addressing eating concerns, self-esteem, and coping with grief by teaching concrete skills and experiments. He also uses Existential Therapy to explore meaning, life purpose, and questions that arise from loss or major life transitions, encouraging clients to reflect on values and personal responsibility in shaping their choices.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each person to identify which approaches fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can include a mix of skill-focused CBT work, reflective existential conversations, and mindfulness practices when helpful, with the plan adjusted over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with him offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to continue work while managing health or mobility limits. These formats support ongoing access to therapy and allow for regular check-ins and skill practice between sessions, helping clients maintain momentum toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
He works with grief and loss, eating and body image concerns, parenting difficulties, self-esteem and motivation, and coaching for life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, and questions of life purpose.
What is the therapist's overall approach and style?
The therapist combines practical skills training with reflective exploration, offering a respectful and compassionate stance. Sessions are personalized to balance short-term problem solving with deeper therapeutic inquiry.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked in the field for 40 years, bringing long-term clinical experience to a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LMFT credential with license number CA LMFT 15382 and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and availability.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English