Gregory Kaufman, LICSW

Gregory Kaufman is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who brings a compassionate, collaborative stance to clinical work. He approaches therapy with the conviction that there is usually a way forward and that people can be present and effective even amid difficult feelings and life circumstances. Gregory values human connection in a world with frequent conflict and aims to be a steady, nonjudgmental presence for clients.

He entered the field of mental health in 2001 and has provided therapy since 2011. Over the course of his practice he has worked extensively with substance abuse recovery, trauma, loss, and life transitions, and he addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and intimacy-related challenges, addiction, ADHD, and caregiving stress. He draws on multiple approaches to tailor care, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness practices, family systems work, and personality-informed tools such as the Enneagram.

Gregory often emphasizes what shows up in day-to-day experience while also exploring family-of-origin patterns that shape beliefs and responses. He does not label patterns as simply good or bad but focuses on what clients want to change and how to use their strengths to do that. Gregory appreciates when clients report feeling safe and not judged in the therapeutic space, and he welcomes hearing from people who think he might be a helpful partner on their path.