Welcome to Better Help!
I'm so glad that you're willing to take this important step to a more fulfilling life!
Hi! My name's Robert Page Kaufman, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Mexico. I earned (2) Masters degrees, in Counseling Psychology (California), and one in Social Work (New York).
In my 30 years practice, I've had the good fortune to work in many different types of mental health settings including privately, community mental health centers, hospitals, (psychiatric and medical), addiction treatment centers, free clinics, etc.
I've worked with a variety of clients including individuals, couples, adults, adolescents, seniors, with all different types of back grounds and beliefs.
I also have a good deal of experience treating people with all kinds of mental challenges, including depression, (clinical, seasonal affective disorder), anxiety, (general/OCD/social/panic disorder, relationship issues, sleep problems, PTSD (Trauma), ADHD/ADD, parenting, most addictions, and various life transition challenges.
After years of psychotherapy practice, I've come to believe that: 1) My therapeutic relationship with my client is of prime importance. 2) I believe in treating every client with total respect and compassion. 3) I like to work from where you are now; your current life situation. 4) I'm interested in how you see the world. 5) I strive to be a conduit, a "fair observer", in an effort to understand you and to help you empower yourself, solve your particular problem(s); to live life, not just survive it. 6) All human beings are entitled to a happy and joyful life. 7) All human beings have the capacity to change and grow-no matter what may've happened in the past. 8) The therapeutic process, as serious an undertaking as it is, doesn't have to be somber or a downer. Sometimes, your journey to health can involve humorous moments, as well! 9) We will work together, practically and spiritually, to help solve your presenting problems, always with complete confidentiality.
Feel free to message me any time through Better Help, as I check my messages often. We can always set up times for live chats or phone sessions, depending on my availability, which can sometimes be subject to change. The point is that I want to be a solid support and available to you throughout your therapeutic process.
I look forward to working with you on your journey to a better life!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
NM LCSW C-06713