Roc Kauffman, LMHC, LCMHC

Roc Kauffman transitioned into mental health care after a long career in the home services field, where he ran an antique furniture repair studio while attending graduate school and completing internships. That practical background shaped a professional style grounded in attentive listening and hands-on problem solving, skills he now applies to emotional and psychological work. With 21 years of experience, Roc is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and Vermont and holds the credentials LMHC and LCMHC - meaning Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor respectively.

Roc’s approach is client-centered and strengths based, focused on discovering and building the abilities a person already has. He collaborates with clients to set clear goals and designs practical steps to reach them, drawing on cognitive-behavioral exercises, motivational interviewing techniques, insight-oriented interventions, and mindfulness practices that support lasting change. His clinical toolkit also includes trauma-informed, phase-oriented methods for working through grief, loss, and other complex reactions to adversity.

Roc’s caseload spans adolescents to older adults and reflects a wide range of life experiences and identities, including work with LGBT clients, people managing addiction, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, relationship and family concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue. He welcomes international clients and offers therapeutic support through multiple formats, aiming to help people strengthen resilience, reduce suffering, and move toward their goals with persistence and practical support.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It combines practical exercises with mindfulness-based skills to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful engagement in life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and support while helping the person discover their own solutions and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective strategies; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Roc works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy stays practical and relevant. The therapist draws from multiple modalities to create a tailored path forward.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity when life is busy or travel is necessary, and make regular check-ins and homework assignments more convenient, supporting steady progress over time.