Kathleen Kaufman , LCSW

Kathleen Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 24 years of professional experience. She supports adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to parenting. Kathleen works with both women and men and brings an appreciation for the different concerns each may face.

She approaches every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and adapts conversations and treatment plans to address unique needs. Her clinical style centers on practical problem solving and steady support aimed at measurable progress and goal achievement. Kathleen encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and offers collaborative guidance during those first steps and beyond. Her work combines long experience with a focus on actionable strategies that help clients manage current struggles and build skills for future challenges.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Kathleen Kaufman draws on attachment-based therapy, which explores how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people build more secure connections and healthier interpersonal responses. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - strategies to teach skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal interaction, useful for intense emotions and relationship strain. In addition, her client-centered approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, placing the client's goals and lived experience at the center of the work.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Kathleen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so therapy feels practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible and accessible. These options help people maintain continuity of care amid busy schedules, geographic constraints, or mobility limits, and support regular progress with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt to the client’s preferences.