- Warm practical support
- CBT informed strategies
- Focus on caregiving
About Carole
Carole Kaufman, LISW, brings twenty years of social work experience and a calm, warm presence to sessions. She aims to make people feel heard and understood from the first conversation. Her manner is direct but compassionate, and she focuses on practical steps that can help with day-to-day challenges.
Carole previously worked in inpatient geriatric and adult psychiatry and ran a private practice. That background shapes how she approaches stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and issues that come with major life changes. She also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, chronic illness, and challenges tied to aging.
Her clinical approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused techniques. Carole completed a one-year postgraduate training in cognitive behavioral therapy, and she also uses psychodynamic ideas when helpful. Sessions typically focus on understanding what matters most to the person and then testing practical strategies to reduce distress.
Carole has a strong interest in maternal and child health, parental guidance, and concerns common to the sandwich generation. She also helps people facing relationship strain, attachment questions, issues around eating and food, and coping with guilt or shame. Her work often targets coping skills, clearer communication, and manageable behavior changes.
Carole is based in Ohio and holds an Ohio LISW. People who want to begin are asked to complete the Start Therapy matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
How Carole’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Carole draws on client-centered therapy to create a space where the person’s priorities guide each session. That approach emphasizes listening, reflecting, and building goals that feel meaningful to the individual.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that respond to skill-building and homework between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and can adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue work on caregiving, grief, or mood concerns without rearranging as much of their day.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, parenting issues, eating and self-esteem problems, and challenges tied to caregiving and aging.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques, plus occasional psychodynamic reflection when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has twenty years of experience, including work in inpatient geriatric and adult psychiatry and running a private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an Ohio LISW and practices from Ohio.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.