Gregory Kaufman, LICSW
Therapist in Massachusetts
Gregory Kaufman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who centers his work on attachment and practical tools to help people move forward.
- Licensed inMassachusetts
- License116040
- NPI 1295014819
- Experience11+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
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About Gregory
Gregory Kaufman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who centers his work on attachment and practical tools to help people move forward. He brings 11 years of clinical experience and a calm, nonjudgmental presence to sessions. Gregory speaks English and Spanish and practices in Massachusetts.
He uses attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. That helps him notice where someone repeats old habits in their relationships or avoids closeness.
Background and approach
He also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to address anxiety, depression, and addiction concerns. Gregory has spent much of his career supporting people through substance use recovery, trauma, grief, and life transitions. He pays attention to family of origin patterns that influence beliefs and reactions today.
He will help clients point out small, practical steps they can try between sessions. Sessions are conversational and straightforward. Gregory aims to create a space where clients feel heard without judgment and can test new ways of coping.
He also uses skills from dialectical behavior therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when those tools are helpful. People come to him for a wide range of issues including stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, eating and body image struggles, and workplace challenges. His approach combines understanding the role of attachment with clear skills work to support lasting change.
Credentials
- LICSW (Massachusetts)
- License 116040 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1295014819 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Gregory lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
Approaches Gregory names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed care and practical therapies online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape how people relate now, helping to identify patterns that lead to conflict or avoidance. It can be useful for people who want to understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and learn new ways to connect.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick techniques that match a client's goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things out, adjusting, and keeping a focus on what helps in daily life.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in several formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversations and seeing nonverbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports brief check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts over time. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between meetings.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Gregory address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, ADHD, and many other life challenges listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and nonjudgmental, combining attachment-informed insight with practical skills from ACT, CBT, and DBT to help people manage feelings and behaviors.
What is his clinical background and experience?
Gregory has been doing therapy since 2011 and has 11 years of clinical experience, including work in substance use recovery, trauma, loss, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds the credential MA LICSW and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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