- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment focus
- DBT skills
About Kathleen
Kathleen Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and parenting challenges. Kathleen helps both women and men and listens for the practical problems that are most pressing.
She uses straightforward conversation and clear steps to address problems. Sessions focus on problem-solving, skill building, and setting achievable goals. Kathleen blends methods to match what each person needs rather than following a single script.
Her background includes longterm work with people managing mood issues, grief, and complicated family dynamics. She also supports clients dealing with ADHD, burnout, caregiver stress, and struggles around intimacy and attachment. Many clients come with worries about isolation, impulsivity, or difficulty communicating with loved ones.
In session she draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns. She also uses client-centered listening to make space for what matters most to the client. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices are applied where emotional regulation or stress management is a goal.
Kathleen describes the work as focused on practical change and steady progress. She aims to help people notice patterns, try small experiments, and adjust plans as they go. To begin, she asks a few straightforward questions to identify priorities and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections affect current interactions; online sessions use discussion and reflective exercises to notice those patterns. Client-centered therapy centers on attentive listening and building understanding; in virtual sessions that often means letting the client set the pace and topics while the therapist mirrors and clarifies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and these skills can be taught and practiced during remote appointments.Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the process. Kathleen will collaborate with each client to identify goals and then try methods that fit those goals. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using screen-shared worksheets, guided mindfulness exercises, and step-by-step skills practice during appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she support?
She supports stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and parenting concerns, among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct conversation, problem-solving, and goal-focused work. Methods are mixed to fit the person rather than following a single method.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of professional experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.