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Roc Kauffman, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
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About me

Hi, My name as it appears on my license is Robert Kauffman, but I use the appellation, Roc. I came to this profession after a lengthy career in the home services business. I ended up with an antique furniture repair studio while I attended graduate school and performed internships. For nearly the past twenty years I have engaged with clients in a new way, focusing more on their psychological needs rather than their property needs. In both arenas attentive listening was a skill I possessed and served us well. I am a licensed professional counselor in two states, Massachusetts and Vermont.
But enough about me, let's focus on you. The most important element, whether this be your first time or a reappearance, turns out to be you made a decision to reach out for help. Well done. Our first matter of business is to formulate a therapeutic alliance. This may take a while as we become familiar with each other’s learning, teaching and communication styles. Just to provide a heads up, my approach is client centered and comes from a strengths based perspective. We will build our treatment process upon aspects where you have already demonstrated abilities and resiliency. Next, collaboratively we will construct your goals and devise a method to achieve them.
My box of tools that apply to this work contains several powerful items. Cognitive-Behavioral assignments seem to keep a person engaged in this work. Insight and Cognitive Interweaves along with Motivational Interviewing seem to clear the path ahead of us. I firmly believe and research bears out that mindfulness practices demonstrate brain changing capabilities. We can experiment with an array of practices and techniques to find some that fit. With persistence and support we will increase your capacity to overcome whatever obstacles you face.
My client base from adolescent to elderly spans the rainbow array of cultural diversity. It stretches me to come up with a human characteristic yet to be encountered, although I am certain some exist. I have much experience resolving trauma, grief and loss issues using phase oriented approaches. Adversity, particularly in the early years, usually springs forth many psychological symptoms, namely, anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, somatic disorders, or even psychotic presentations. By treating the underlying issues, we will find that these psychological symptoms abate.
I look forward to being on your team, Sincerely, Roc

Professional experience

21yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MA LMHC 5655

VT LMHC 068.0119006

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Roc Kauffman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I am very happy with my therapist Roc Kauffman; he has a variety of useful tools and experiences that we've discussed and utilized in the nearly 2 years I've been seeing him. It is a unique experience and has provided me with new insights into myself regularly!

Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Roc for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd

steady and consistent

Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Roc for 8 months on issues concerning addictions

Roc has been everything I wanted and didn’t know I needed in a therapist. I notice and those around me have noticed such positive changes in how I handle life’s problems and setbacks, how my overall demeanour is more present and “happy”. There is no one I feel like I can be more
Myself with than Roc. He is gentle when he needs to be and also kicks me in the hiney with REAL TALK when I need it. Kind, patient, knowledgeable, understanding, empathetic, intuitive. I just love him and can’t thank him enough.

Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Roc for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Rock is amazing he won’t listen to your ramblings but tell you to focus on your work. I highly recommend him.

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Roc for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Roc is an excellent therapist, as a patient you really get the sense that he is looking out for your best interest with whatever it is that you might be dealing with, he brings great expertise to the table and is overall a credit to the profession. I would strongly recommend Roc, and actually have to a very dear friend of mine.

Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Roc for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes

Roc was great. He listened, and understand. I look forward to receiving my much needed help, and, getting to know Roc better as sessions continue as this was our first.

Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with Roc for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief