Therese Kaufman

Therese Kaufman is a licensed master social worker who helps people when life feels overwhelming. She earned her Master of Social Work from Grand Valley State University and brings 11 years of clinical experience in outpatient and private practice settings. People often come to her for stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and changes that feel hard to manage.

She has worked in outpatient clinics and as a behavioral health provider for Medicare-funded clients. She now sees people in her private practice in Michigan and has experience across a wide range of concerns. Her work also includes hospice and end-of-life counseling when those needs arise.

Therese focuses on practical steps that people can use right away. She helps clients identify patterns that cause distress and then choose changes within their control. Sessions include teaching simple skills and building a personal toolbox of coping strategies.

She uses mind-body approaches like mindful breathing, gentle movement, and attention to sleep and nutrition. She also teaches mindfulness practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus. These tools are offered alongside talk-based work to make changes stick.

Therese aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space for people to speak frankly about their struggles. She works collaboratively to set goals and track small gains. Her style is direct, practical, and grounded in real daily routines.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Therese uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and pairs them with mind-body practices. Mindfulness training teaches simple attention skills, like focused breathing and short body scans, to reduce reactivity and help with anxiety or anger. Mind-body activities include gentle movement and routines for sleep and eating that support mood and energy, useful for depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about their goals and daily routines, then try practical strategies and adjust them over time. Clients help decide which techniques feel useful and which need changing, so the work is tailored to each person’s life.

The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm current options before scheduling. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice mindfulness and sleep routines in the context of their everyday environment. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to match your schedule and needs.