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Thomas Kaufman

Experienced clinician focusing on practical, collaborative care

LCPC, LPC Illinois

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Thomas

Thomas Kaufman brings 12 years of clinical experience to his practice in Illinois, working with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and mood conditions like depression and bipolar disorder.

Background and approach

He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and approaches therapy with practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques alongside narrative and mindfulness-informed perspectives. Thomas emphasizes collaborative work, helping clients identify obstacles and develop concrete strategies that fit their lives.

He blends structured, skills-based interventions with an appreciation for the therapeutic relationship, believing that progress grows from partnership and active engagement.

Clients can expect attention to patterns of thinking and behavior as well as exploration of personal meaning and life goals, with tailored guidance for issues like addiction, parenting challenges, workplace stress, intimacy concerns, and communication or attachment problems. Thomas works in English and offers multiple online session formats to accommodate different schedules and needs.

How Cognitive and Acceptance-Based Approaches Work Online

Thomas frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and managing symptoms; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and relationship difficulties. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility so clients can pursue meaningful goals despite difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Thomas works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and inviting client feedback to guide treatment choices.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase convenience and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or life changes intervene, and choose the communication style that best supports each client's comfort and therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Thomas address?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and bipolar symptoms, addictions, and concerns around intimacy and parenting.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Thomas combines structured, skills-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed practices to help clients build coping skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families across a range of presenting concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
Thomas holds LCPC and LPC credentials with license details IL LCPC 180018397 and WI LPC 5311-125, and he practices in Illinois.
Does he work with speakers of other languages or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessLife purposeMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, Illinois

Languages

English