Gregory Kaufman, LICSW

Gregory Kaufman is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people move forward. He focuses on the present experience and works alongside clients to name steps they can take now. Gregory communicates plainly and aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through what matters.

He has worked in mental health since 2001 and has been conducting therapy since 2011, bringing 11 years of direct clinical experience. Much of his work has centered on substance use recovery, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. He also addresses stress, anxiety, depression, attention challenges, intimacy and relationship concerns, and issues related to identity and coming out.

Gregory uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. He often relies on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on dialectical strategies to build emotional regulation skills. He also draws from acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-based perspectives to help with values, connection, and long-standing relationship patterns.

He pays attention to family of origin patterns when they show up in day-to-day life. Gregory believes small changes in daily habits and reactions can shift longer patterns over time. He emphasizes practical steps and honest conversation rather than abstract theory.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and take place with a licensed clinician based in Massachusetts. To begin, people can use the provider's matching process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

How his approaches translate to online work

Gregory commonly uses acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, and client-centered methods. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and clarifies what matters most so actions match values; it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and motivation. Attachment-based therapy focuses on patterns of connection and how early relationships shape current responses, which can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship patterns. Client-centered therapy centers the person's experience and emphasizes empathy and listening to help people feel understood and choose their next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to learn what each person needs and adjusts methods based on goals, comfort, and how someone responds in sessions. The first meetings are often used to try different ways of working and decide on a plan together.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, allows shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and makes it easier to keep continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt the work to phone or video patterns and use simple exercises between meetings to build new habits.