Charlotte Kauffman, LCPC

Charlotte Kauffman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois. She has 12 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes. She also supports those coping with addiction, low self-esteem, and social anxiety. Charlotte aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about their feelings.

Charlotte draws on many years of practical counseling work. She has professional experience supporting people through divorce, loss, and motivation challenges. She has also worked with caregivers managing ongoing stress and with people facing post-traumatic stress. Her background includes personal experiences with family mental illness and bereavement, which inform her empathy and perspective.

In sessions she invites clients to talk through what matters most to them. She can incorporate spirituality in counseling when a client wants that element. Charlotte emphasizes small, manageable steps that build confidence and increase daily coping skills. The tone in her work is straightforward and compassionate.

People who reach out can expect a calm presence and a focus on practical strategies. She helps clients identify patterns that keep them stuck and then tries out different ways to shift those patterns. Charlotte encourages realistic goals and checks in about progress as therapy continues.

Her approach centers on collaboration and respect for each person’s values. She supports caregivers and those dealing with abandonment concerns, separation, or the stress of caring for others. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Charlotte uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common struggles like anxiety and grief. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new ways of thinking and responding. This helps reduce worry and build confidence in day-to-day situations.

Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies - setting small goals, testing changes in real life, and tracking progress. This practical method can be useful for coping with addictions, low motivation, and social anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charlotte collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques match their needs, goals, and values. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods if something is not helpful, so the plan grows out of what the client wants to achieve.

Confirm available session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that works better, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about the practical arrangements that suit your routine.