- Years in practice
- 40
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Eating disorders
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Raoul
Dr. Raoul Kaufman is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 40 years of experience. He helps people facing grief, eating and body-image concerns, parenting stress, low self-esteem, and motivation problems.
His tone is steady and practical, aimed at parents who want clear steps and real relief. He listens first, then works with each person to set simple, achievable goals. Sessions focus on what is getting in the way now and what can change in daily life.
Background and approach
He blends talk and exercises so people leave with tools they can use between meetings. Dr. Kaufman uses a mix of approaches to match the situation.
He draws on cognitive-behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. Mindfulness practices are used to calm the body and attention. He also brings longer-term thinking from psychodynamic and existential perspectives when people want to understand deeper patterns and meaning.
Solution-focused techniques help create quick, practical shifts when time is limited. Work with him is collaborative and paced to the client's needs. He explains options, tries techniques together, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Many people come for short-term coaching; others choose ongoing therapy to address complex or longstanding concerns. Dr. Kaufman practices in California and conducts sessions in English.
He offers several online formats so parents can fit support into busy schedules.
What Raoul works with
Everything Raoul lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Raoul helps people with.
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Raoul lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches work online
Dr. Kaufman often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is useful for worries about eating, body image, and confidence. Mindfulness therapy is also part of his work, teaching simple breathing and attention practices to reduce reactivity and build calm. Existential therapy helps people clarify values and meaning when life transitions or grief raise big questions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused and useful.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is good for deeper work and visual connection, phone can be easier when you have limited bandwidth, and chat or messaging suits brief check-ins or times when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to get ongoing support around parenting schedules, work hours, or caregiving responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Raoul
What concerns does this therapist support?
He supports people dealing with grief, eating and food-related issues, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and coaching for motivation and confidence. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and life purpose.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that pairs conversation with hands-on techniques. Sessions aim to set clear goals and teach skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of adult concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as an LMFT in California. Sessions are provided from California-based practice.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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