- School-based experience
- Skills focused
- Direct and calm style
About Katherine
Katherine Kaufmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience and a Maine practice background. She currently works full time in a middle school setting and focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, family conflict, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and grief.
Katherine aims to make sessions feel calm and practical. She listens first, then helps people identify small, usable steps they can try between meetings. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and supports them in finding strengths they already have.
Her approach centers on building skills and coping tools that fit daily life. Katherine prefers straightforward language and clear goals so progress is easier to notice. Many people come to her for help sorting through difficult emotions and improving how they handle tense family situations.
She has a school-based practice background working with adolescents and regularly applies that experience when helping clients manage stress, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. That work informs how she talks about coping, boundaries, and communication in sessions.
Katherine encourages parents and guardians to be part of planning when that makes sense, while respecting each person’s pace. Reaching out for help can feel hard, and she focuses on making the first steps as simple and supportive as possible.
Evidence-based techniques and online support
Two common evidence-based techniques Katherine uses are skills-focused work and trauma-informed care. Skills-focused work teaches practical coping tools such as breathing or grounding exercises, emotion regulation strategies, and communication techniques to help manage stress and anxiety. Trauma-informed care recognizes how past harm can affect current reactions and emphasizes safety, pacing, and building trust while addressing those experiences.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client or the parent to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. That collaboration helps make sessions feel relevant and usable for everyday life.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm available online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives flexibility for sessions during school breaks or work pauses, and can let people focus on skills practice in the setting where they live.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and practical, with straightforward language and an emphasis on small, usable steps that can be tried between sessions.
What is her background working with young people?
She has ten years of professional experience and works full time in a middle school setting, which informs her approach to supporting adolescents.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ME LCSW, based in Maine.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How does pricing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with this clinician?
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