Thomas Kaufman, LPC Therapy

Thomas Kaufman, LPC

Therapist

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Biography

Thomas Kaufman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11–15 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of mental health challenges. His background includes work in residential treatment, county mental health agencies, correctional settings, and private practice, giving him a broad perspective on complex and co-occurring conditions. He works with individuals navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, and life transitions. Thomas earned his degree from the University of Phoenix and brings decades of experience in the mental health field.
Thomas takes a collaborative, client-centered approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while integrating narrative and trauma-informed techniques to help clients better understand their experiences. He focuses on helping individuals reframe unhelpful patterns, build insight, and develop practical strategies for meaningful change. His style is thoughtful, engaging, and grounded in the belief that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to progress. He works alongside clients to explore challenges and identify solutions that align with their goals. Outside of his clinical work, Thomas enjoys traveling, hiking, weightlifting, martial arts, and spending time with his family and dogs.

Brightside offerings

Therapy

Clinical Focus Areas

ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Disorder Anger Management Anxiety Disorders Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality (BPD) Career Counseling Chronic Illness Chronic Pain Depression Divorce Domestic Abuse Dual Diagnosis First Responders Gambling Gender Identity Grief & Loss Groups Infertility Infidelity Internet Addiction Men's Issues Obesity / Weight Loss Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Parenting Relationship Issues Self Esteem Sexual Abuse Stress Substance Use Disorders Transgender Trauma and PTSD Veterans

Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Languages

English

Identity

Male He/Him/His

Culture & faith

African American Bicultural / Multicultural People Catholicism Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture Indigenous Cultures Indigenous Spiritualities Islam Jewish Culture Judaism Land/Earth Based Spiritualities Multifaith Nonreligious/ Secular/ Agnostic/ Atheist Western European Cultures Wiccan/ Paganism

Community & allyship

BIPOC Chronic Illness Immigrants LGBTQ+ Men's Mental Health People with Disabilities Refugees Single Mothers Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Veterans Women

Credentials

LPCMH

States served

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Shield of California Cigna GEHA Healthscopes Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Medicare Meritain Health Nebraska Total Care New York City Employees Plan Oscar Oxford Health Plans
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