Thomas Kaufman is a licensed counselor who brings 12 years of practice to people in Illinois.
01About Thomas
Thomas Kaufman is a licensed counselor who brings 12 years of practice to people in Illinois. He uses clear, practical work in sessions and focuses on real-life problems like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction, and grief. Thomas emphasizes a collaborative approach where the client and therapist decide what to try next.
He prefers straightforward conversations that help people identify what gets in the way of change. Thomas draws on tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to spot unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes.
Background and approach
He also uses client-centered methods to create a respectful, listening-first space. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas show up in his work as ways to reduce reactivity and build values-based action. Thomas can use Gottman Method strategies when relationship patterns are part of the problem.
He aims to match the technique to the issue, not the other way around. Sessions move at a practical pace. People can expect to set clear goals and try steps between meetings.
The focus is on what helps in daily life - sleep, work, parenting, or social situations - rather than abstract theory. Thomas has experience addressing trauma, post-traumatic stress, and attachment concerns along with career and workplace stress. He also supports people dealing with blended family challenges, fatherhood issues, and the fallout from divorce or separation.
People meet with him to work on communication problems, social anxiety, ADHD-related struggles, and questions about life purpose. His work is aimed at helping people make steady, manageable changes.
02Credentials
- LPC (Wisconsin)
- License 5311-125 · expires February 2027
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180018397 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1821366899 · national provider identifier
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03Focus 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
Methods Thomas names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Thomas names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How his approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action consistent with those values. It teaches ways to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life-direction concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises to test thoughts and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and workplace stress.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening-first stance. The therapist offers empathy and support while clients steer the conversation, useful when people need to process grief, trauma, or relationship problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they will adjust strategies over time based on what is helping.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists observe tone and body language, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a work break, and live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and addiction. He also works on relationship, parenting, intimacy, grief, workplace, and life-purpose issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on small changes that help in everyday life. He mixes listening-first approaches with skills practice and goal setting.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of experience working in counseling roles and draws from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and client-centered approaches.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and sees clients in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets with people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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