- Grief and loss
- Guilt and shame
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Raoul
Dr. Raoul Kaufman is a California LMFT with 40 years of experience. He works with adults facing grief, eating concerns, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, and coaching for life changes. He also addresses guilt and shame among other life issues.
He keeps sessions practical and focused. He listens to what matters most and helps people sort through thoughts and feelings that keep them stuck. Sessions include talking through recent events and longstanding patterns to notice what makes guilt and shame persist.
Dr. Kaufman draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help identify unhelpful thinking and on psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper patterns that repeat over time. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice emotions without acting on them, and solution-focused work to set clear, short-term goals.
He aims to make therapy understandable and usable. Expect concrete tools, simple experiments to try between sessions, and direct discussion about how beliefs and behavior interact. He can help people untangle how family, caregiving, or life transitions affect self-worth.
Dr. Kaufman’s background spans four decades of clinical work in California. He combines practical methods with longer-term reflection so people can address immediate problems and the patterns beneath them. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can fit
Dr. Kaufman commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems, which can help with guilt-driven thinking and eating-related habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice feelings and urges without immediately reacting, which can reduce the intensity of shame and rumination.He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns from relationships and life stages. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying one fixed method.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around work or caregiving, and make it easier to use tools from sessions between meetings. Discuss format and scheduling with the therapist when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions line up with everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, coaching needs, and related areas such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic reflection, and mindfulness to name unhelpful thoughts and notice emotional patterns that keep shame active.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working with adults on grief, eating issues, confidence, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT working in California.
Can I book sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.