Carole Kaufman, LISW

Carole Kaufman, LISW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and aims to build a calm, trusting connection so people can talk through what matters to them. Carole draws on two decades of clinical experience to guide each conversation toward practical next steps.

Carole previously practiced independently and worked at the Cleveland Clinic in inpatient geriatric and adult psychiatry. That work brought experience with sudden and chronic illness, aging concerns, and complex mood and anxiety issues. She also spent time focused on maternal and child health and parental guidance.

Her day-to-day approach balances listening closely with offering tools people can try between sessions. Cognitive behavioral techniques are part of what she uses to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable goals and psychodynamic perspectives to look at long-standing patterns that affect mood and relationships.

Carole is comfortable addressing caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, attachment and family of origin issues, and problems that come with midlife and caregiving roles. She also works with eating-related concerns, bipolar disorder, and relationship struggles. Her practice aims to help people regain stability and clearer direction.

If you are in Ohio and prefer sessions in English, she offers therapy consistent with her Ohio LISW credential. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How her approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. It helps people feel heard and better understand their own goals and values, which is useful for caregiving stress, grief, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and can be helpful for anxiety, depression, eating-related concerns, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and try methods that fit their goals and daily life. This is a collaborative process and may shift over time as issues change.

For practical matters, confirm which session options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed. Discussing what works best for scheduling, camera use, and session length helps tailor care to everyday life without promising a specific format.