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Kathleen Kaufman

Kathleen Kaufman

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Illinois · 24 years experience · English

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About Kathleen

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW), in the state of Illinois, with 24+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, abuse and parenting issues. Additionally, I work with both women and men and have an understanding of their unique issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs, focusing on actionable problem-solving and support toward goal achievement. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage…and I am proud of you for getting started!

What Kathleen helps with

  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
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  • Abandonment
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Young adult issues

How Kathleen works

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

What clients say

  • “Amazing! So understanding and gentle with you, but willing to encourage you when needed. Very sweet and will hear you out even if it may seem like an odd idea or thought.”

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