Katherine Kaufmann , LCSW

Katherine Kaufmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine with more than 10 years of experience. As an LCSW she is trained to provide clinical psychotherapy and to support young people and their families through emotional and behavioral challenges. Currently she works full time in a middle school setting, where she focuses on supporting adolescents during a pivotal time in their development.

Katherine specializes in working with teens facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, self-harm, and questions related to gender identity. Her experience includes helping young people build coping skills, navigate difficult family dynamics, and process painful experiences in ways that promote healing and resilience.

She aims to offer a supportive, respectful environment where adolescents feel heard and empowered. Katherine believes each person knows their own story and already carries strengths that can be developed and applied to overcome obstacles. Her role is to walk alongside teens and their caregivers to identify those strengths, teach practical skills, and support movement toward greater balance and wellbeing.

It takes courage to seek help, and Katherine is committed to supporting and empowering young people on that journey. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-based approaches for adolescents in online care

Katherine uses evidence-based, skills-oriented techniques to help teens manage stress and anxiety. These methods focus on teaching practical coping strategies such as breathing and thinking skills, problem solving, and emotion regulation to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

She also employs family-centered work to address relationship and family conflict, helping young people and caregivers improve communication, set boundaries, and strengthen support at home. For young people affected by trauma and abuse, she offers trauma-sensitive support that prioritizes pacing, safety, and gradual processing to reduce overwhelm and promote healing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katherine collaborates with each adolescent and their caregivers to determine which techniques fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Katherine can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for school schedules and family routines. These options make it possible to access consistent support from a licensed professional without travel, and they allow sessions to be scheduled in ways that work with a teen’s life and commitments.