Dr. Raoul Kaufman, LMFT

Dr. Raoul Kaufman, LMFT, offers four decades of clinical experience in California supporting adults through periods of loss, parenting transitions, body-image and eating concerns, and challenges with motivation and self-esteem. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he combines professional training with a compassionate, respectful approach to craft individualized treatment plans that reflect each person’s needs and life context.

He focuses on practical, collaborative work that addresses immediate difficulties while also encouraging longer-term growth. Whether clients seek help with grief and loss, eating and food-related issues, parenting struggles, or the pursuit of greater confidence, Kaufman aims to create a therapeutic partnership that honors courage and promotes positive change.

Therapy with him emphasizes sensitivity to pace and personal priorities, and it is shaped to fit the unique goals of each individual. He supports and empowers people as they explore new perspectives, develop coping strategies, and move toward a more fulfilling, joyful life.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. It is often used for challenges like low self-esteem, eating-related issues, and managing motivation.

Existential Therapy explores questions of meaning, purpose, and personal values, helping people confront life transitions, grief, and feelings of emptiness in a thoughtful, reflective way.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can support coping with stress, body-image concerns, and persistent negative self-talk.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Kaufman works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling, supports continuity of care during busy or restricted times, and can make it easier for people with caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or tight schedules to connect with licensed professionals and therapists.