About Thomas
Thomas Kaufman is a licensed counselor who brings 12 years of clinical experience to his practice in Illinois. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and mood-related issues. Thomas emphasizes a straightforward, collaborative approach so people feel heard and can start making small changes right away.
He uses evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses.
Background and approach
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help clients clarify values and commit to actions that matter. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused rather than overly technical. Thomas pays attention to how past attachments and relationship histories shape current problems.
He helps clients work on communication, intimacy issues, blended family dynamics, and fatherhood concerns when those come up. He also supports people dealing with grief, career stress, workplace problems, and life transitions. In the room, he balances practical tools with a calm, listening stance.
He aims to make next steps manageable so people can practice between sessions. Over time that steady work can reduce avoidance, build coping skills, and improve day-to-day functioning. People who prefer a direct but empathetic style tend to find his approach useful.
He works with adults on a range of concerns including addiction, ADHD, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and compassion fatigue, helping them identify realistic goals and actionable strategies.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and moving past avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and gives concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.Choosing the right approach is often a team effort. Thomas will work collaboratively to understand your goals, try an approach, and adjust the plan as you go. That way the work stays practical and aligned with what matters to you.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper check-ins. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you need a quick check-in. Chat and messaging make it simple to stay connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, and other daily demands.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin, Illinois
- Languages
- English
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