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Donna Kaufman

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life struggles

LCSW New York

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Donna

Donna Kaufman is a licensed social worker in New York who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience, she supports clients confronting addictions, family and parenting challenges, eating concerns, and a broad range of mood and personality issues. She also addresses related areas such as body image, caregiver stress, isolation, multicultural concerns, and post-traumatic stress.

Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with attentive listening; she commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered principles, and narrative work. Sessions emphasize collaborative goal-setting and developing concrete skills for coping, communication, and emotional regulation while exploring personal stories and values that shape behavior.

Donna aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can reflect, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward change. She offers sessions in English and practices as an LCSW (NY LCSW 074111).

Prospective clients in New York can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to her availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Donna commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. ACT emphasizes values-based actions and mindfulness skills to help people accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful change, often supporting work on life transitions, self-esteem, and coping.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting methods over time so therapy stays focused and relevant to the client's needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and consistent access to care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity through busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow clients to practice skills between meetings while staying connected with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, family and parenting issues, and eating concerns among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions combine practical skills training with empathic listening, focusing on collaboration, goal-setting, and exploring personal narratives to support change.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of professional work experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in New York as an LCSW with license number NY LCSW 074111 and sees clients located in that region.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Her work is conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are sessions billed and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to get started.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English