Kourtney Kauffman, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kourtney!

I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have more than 15 years in the mental health field, working in various roles. I believe that change is possible. My work centers around brain-supportive, trauma-informed approaches with a focus on anxiety disorders, trauma recovery, family dynamic issues, foster care and adoption, and women’s issues.

My focus

My practice focuses on individuals suffering from symptoms related to trauma and anxiety, including anxiety disorders, trauma recovery, family dynamic issues, foster care and adoption concerns, and women's issues.

My approach

I lean on approaches that give you the opportunity to take an active role in achieving a life that matches your values. I utilize CBT, ACT, and somatic approaches to help you understand your brain and nervous system reactions, and develop strategies to support living fully aligned with your values.

My communication style

I use a collaborative, client-centered approach where you identify goals and evaluate progress. I help you understand your brain and nervous system reactions, and develop strategies to support living in ways that fully embody your values.

My journey to mental healthcare

I’ve worked with youth and families for as long as I can remember, and I have often found myself in positions that allowed me to encourage, mentor, and support those around me. After working with a vulnerable youth population as a mentor, I found myself moved and inspired by their incredible skills, resilience, and growth, all through their work.

My goals for you

I ask you to clearly define our end goal of treatment and work to specifically define that in a way that gives us a clear path forward. You are the driver, and choosing goals that align with your values becomes an essential foundation for effective treatment.

Our first session

Every first session includes necessary discussions, but my goal is truly to ensure it's a good fit for us both. Good treatment is a result of a solid trusted working relationship between me and my client.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

+ 15 more

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Christian Counseling

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Psychology, Emphasis: Counseling from California State University, Stanislaus.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kourtney Kauffman