Therese Kaufman , LMSW

Therese Kaufman is a licensed social worker who earned her Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University and holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker). Over an 11-year career she has provided outpatient counseling to people of all ages, worked as a behavioral health provider serving Medicare-funded clients, and maintained a private practice where she sees clients across the lifespan.

People seek her support for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem rebuilding, stress, sleep problems, parenting challenges, ADHD, anger, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related issues. She also has experience with hospice and end-of-life counseling and helping clients navigate major life transitions.

Her approach is holistic and practical, blending evidence-based therapeutic techniques with mindfulness practices and mind-body activities such as yoga and walking, alongside guidance on healthy eating and sleep hygiene. She works with clients to identify patterns that contribute to distress and to develop strategies that are within their control for improving daily functioning. Known for offering respectful, nonjudgmental support, she emphasizes skills and tools clients can use outside sessions to manage symptoms and build resilience. She values partnering with individuals through the process of healing and change and welcomes the opportunity to support that work.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Therese often incorporates mindfulness-based techniques into her work, helping clients learn focused awareness and stress-reduction practices that can reduce rumination and increase emotional regulation. These practices are useful for anxiety, stress, grief, and improving overall coping with difficult emotions.

She also emphasizes behavioral and lifestyle strategies that connect movement and daily routines to mood and functioning. This can include structured activities such as walking or gentle yoga, establishing healthy sleep habits, and attention to nutrition and routine to support energy and mood. These approaches are practical tools that help people manage depression, low motivation, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative - she works with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time. Licensed professionals and therapists aim to tailor care so clients build skills that feel realistic and sustainable.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into daily life, supporting continuity and progress across different circumstances.