Thomas Kaufman, LCPC, LPC

Licensed in Wisconsin · 12 years in practice

Thomas Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who practices in Illinois.

License and registration

LPC, Wisconsin: 5311-125 · expires February 2027
LCPC, Illinois: 180018397 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1821366899 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Thomas

Thomas Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who practices in Illinois. He brings 12 years of counseling experience and focuses on practical work that helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. Thomas uses straightforward methods and aims to build a cooperative working relationship with each person he meets.

He favors tools from cognitive behavioral work to help people identify patterns that get in the way. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help clients notice thoughts and choose values-based actions.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with space for reflection and problem solving. Thomas has experience addressing trauma, grief, addictions, anger, and challenges around intimacy and parenting. He also helps people with workplace stress, career questions, social anxiety, and issues related to life purpose.

His approach blends practical skills with attention to how relationships and attachment shape behavior. Therapy with him typically focuses on small, achievable steps. He uses strategies like cognitive reframing, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises.

He also uses relationship-focused methods to help people improve communication and connection. People who do best with Thomas tend to want clear tools and a collaborative process. He works with adults on a range of concerns and explains therapy in plain language.

Sessions aim to leave people with usable strategies they can apply between meetings.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Thomas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 Thomas names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where deciding what matters feels hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns and then trying small experiments to change them. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and workplace or social stress. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress, anger, and coping after trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they choose methods and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exercises and relationship work. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, or on-the-go coaching between longer sessions. These options let people use therapy in ways that fit their schedule and needs.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Thomas address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, and many life transitions.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is collaborative and practical. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and acceptance-based work to give concrete tools and room for reflection.

What is his background and experience?

He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and uses both skill-building and relationship-focused methods.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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