Thomas Kaufman

Thomas Kaufman is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Illinois. He brings 12 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship struggles, and other life challenges. His work centers on practical problem-solving and building stronger day-to-day coping skills.

He prefers a collaborative style where the person seeking help and he decide goals together. Sessions often look at patterns that keep problems going and try small experiments to see what changes. Thomas uses clear, straightforward language and keeps ideas grounded and doable.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. He also uses client-centered methods to stay responsive to each person’s needs and has training with the Gottman Method for relationship issues. Mindfulness practices are used when helpful for stress and emotional regulation.

Thomas has worked with a wide range of presenting concerns, including trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting and fatherhood issues, grief, and workplace stress. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. He aims to help people find concrete steps toward clearer communication and better day-to-day functioning.

People who prefer a steady, practical clinician who asks questions and offers hands-on tools may find his style a good fit. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and logistics to make sure they match individual needs.

Approaches used in online therapy and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and building actions that line up with those values. It helps with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by shifting the focus from fighting unwanted thoughts to taking meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and workplace or relationship problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to the person without judgment, helping people feel heard and guiding them to their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying a few techniques and adjusting based on what helps most rather than committing to one method from the start.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help maintain continuity of care when life changes make in-person visits harder. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well in remote sessions, and Thomas will discuss what will work best for each person during the first meeting.