Thomas Kaufman, LCPC, LPC

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Narrative-minded counselor focused on practical change

Details

Name	Thomas Kaufman
Credentials	LCPC, LPC
Based in	Illinois
Licensed in	Wisconsin, Illinois
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	12

About Thomas

Thomas Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Illinois with 12 years of experience. He draws on narrative and cognitive approaches to help people untangle persistent problems and find workable steps forward. He focuses on building a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard while they try new ways of coping.

He helps people manage stress and anxiety and address depression and bipolar-related concerns.

Background and approach

He also works with issues around relationships, intimacy, parenting, and blended family challenges. Addictions, grief, and career or workplace stressors are among other areas he routinely addresses. Thomas uses Narrative Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reframe personal stories and shift unhelpful thinking.

He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to support values-driven change and a respectful, nonjudgmental space. The Gottman Method informs his approach to relationship work when applicable. Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps.

Clients can expect conversations that identify patterns, test new behaviors, and build everyday skills. Thomas aims to match techniques to each person’s goals rather than applying a single method to every case. He provides services in English and practices from Illinois.

People looking for support around trauma, ADHD, men’s issues, or forgiveness work may find his mix of narrative and behavioral tools helpful. Thomas emphasizes collaboration and steady progress over time.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Thomas works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Post-traumatic stress
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Thomas directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Thomas directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Action-Focused Methods Work Online

Thomas often combines Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and notice other possibilities. That approach can be useful for issues like identity, life purpose, and relationship patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and actions, teaching people to make space for difficult feelings while committing to meaningful steps forward. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

The choice of approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, what has helped before, and how a person prefers to work. Together they test methods and adjust direction over time so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins or shorter conversations, and text messaging can support ongoing coaching-style contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily routines while using the approaches that best match each person’s needs.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

Thomas works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting and family problems, career stress, ADHD, and trauma-related challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He emphasizes a collaborative, respectful relationship and combines narrative approaches with cognitive methods. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, testing new behaviors, and developing everyday coping skills.

What is his professional background?

He has 12 years of clinical experience and practices using a mix of narrative and behavioral approaches to help clients make practical changes.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and provides services from Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

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