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Gregory Kaufman

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Gregory Kaufman, LICSW

Massachusetts

MA LICSW - Anger and Trauma

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Key details

  • CredentialsLICSW
  • LicenseLICSW, Massachusetts / 116040
  • NPI1295014819
  • Experience11 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
  • LocationMassachusetts

About

  • CBT methods
  • DBT skills
  • Values work ACT

About Gregory

Gregory Kaufman is an MA, LICSW clinical social worker with 11 years of experience providing therapy in Massachusetts. He works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and family challenges, trauma, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Gregory uses practical, down-to-earth methods rather than fancy jargon. He draws on cognitive behavioral approaches and dialectical skills to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clarify values and take steps that matter, along with attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current reactions.

He has particular experience with substance abuse recovery, trauma, loss, and life transitions. Gregory often looks at how daily life points to what needs to change, while also tracing family-of-origin patterns that shape beliefs and responses. He mentions using narrative approaches, mindfulness, family systems ideas, personality work, and the Enneagram as additional influences.

In sessions he aims for a straightforward, nonjudgmental stance. Conversations tend toward noticing what is happening now, learning concrete skills, and trying small experiments between meetings. He emphasizes practical steps people can use in the moment to manage strong feelings or recurring conflicts.

For next steps, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Please confirm session options before booking.

How sessions work

How Gregory’s approaches translate to online work

Gregory commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, anger, and low mood. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal conflict.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas alongside attachment-based thinking. ACT helps people clarify their values and take action even when strong feelings are present. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and closeness in adult relationships. Together, these approaches offer skill-building and an understanding of why certain patterns repeat.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Gregory works collaboratively to identify which approach fits a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. He adapts sessions based on what is helping and what needs to change.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. If you prefer specific session types or need certain accommodations, confirm the available session options before booking so they match your needs. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life situations into discussion without promising any particular format.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Massachusetts

Languages

English, Spanish

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, anger, depression, and related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, conversational style that mixes CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment-based approaches, and client-centered work to address patterns and skills.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has been conducting therapy since 2011, giving him about 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How do I get started with him?

Select the "See online therapy options" button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.

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