Thomas Kaufman

Thomas Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Illinois. He brings 12 years of experience and a practical focus to sessions. Thomas aims to make therapy a collaborative process where the person’s voice shapes each step.

He approaches treatment in straightforward terms. Thomas uses Trauma-Focused Therapy, cognitive-behavioral ideas, and client-centered work to help people untangle stuck patterns. Sessions typically involve looking at how thoughts, feelings, and past events affect day-to-day life and trying out small, useful changes.

Thomas helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and parenting struggles. He also addresses workplace problems, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose and meaning. Clients often work on communication, attachment, blended family concerns, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

His style is practical and down-to-earth. Expect clear explanations, active listening, and collaborative goal-setting. Thomas draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and motivational strategies to build skills and reduce distress.

People seeking help for anger, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, or ADHD can explore tailored strategies in sessions. Thomas emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and works with each person to find approaches that fit their life and values.

How Thomas uses therapy approaches online

Thomas commonly works from a Trauma-Focused Therapy perspective and from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on processing distressing events and reducing their day-to-day impact. It can help with post-traumatic stress, intense memories, and safety planning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings.

Thomas also draws on client-centered principles, which means he listens carefully and follows the person’s lead. Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. He will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring to sessions.

Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into work or family routines, for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or when reduced travel is important. The focus is on practical ways to build skills and manage symptoms while fitting sessions into daily life.