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Grief and loss
Eating and body image
Parenting support
About Raoul
Dr. Raoul Kaufman is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing grief, eating and body-image concerns, parenting strains, and low self-esteem. He also offers coaching-style support for motivation and life direction.
He aims for a respectful, down-to-earth approach in sessions. Conversations are practical and focused on what matters to the individual. Sessions are paced to the person's needs and readiness for change.
Dr. Kaufman uses a mix of approaches to match the issue at hand. He draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice and manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills.
He also brings perspectives from existential and psychodynamic work when exploring life meaning, patterns from the past, and emotional roots of behavior. Solution-focused techniques are used when people want short-term, goal-oriented work to make immediate changes.
Throughout, he focuses on clear, practical steps people can try between sessions. He helps people set realistic goals and track small successes. The emphasis is on steady progress and regaining a sense of control over daily life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn simple attention and breathing skills to lessen overwhelming feelings and return to the present. It can be useful for grief, body-image distress, and ongoing worry by teaching moment-to-moment awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. This approach is often used to address low self-esteem, eating-related worries, and practical coping skills.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust the plan based on what fits the person's needs and preferences. This collaborative tone helps shape sessions that feel useful and realistic.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try mindfulness and CBT exercises in the settings where they live and struggle, which can speed learning and make practice more practical.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He supports people dealing with grief, eating and body-image concerns, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and coaching for motivation and life direction.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and respectful, with a focus on clear steps and personal goals. Conversations emphasize noticing patterns and building new coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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