Adam Kaufman Psychotherapy San Francisco and New York
About my practice
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I offer mindfulness-based talk therapy for individuals and couples. Many of my clients are young professionals with anxiety, relationship/dating challenges, work-life balance struggles, and difficulties figuring out purpose/life-direction. I believe in the uniqueness of every individual, and our shared humanity; our sessions together offer an opportunity for deep self-reflection and growth.
About Me
I’ve spent over two decades studying psychology, Eastern spiritual traditions, and various personal growth modalities. I spent time in India, Nepal, and Tibet studying Buddhism and was a Peace Corps volunteer in Bangladesh in Thailand. After receiving my Masters in Social Work from NYU I started my career working in community mental health with people with severe mental illness as well as former felons. I love having deep conversations and learning about my clients. Other fun facts about me: I was born in New York City and I’ve been to Burning Man three times.
Areas of Expertise
Supporting You Through Life’s Journey
ANXIETY
I help people with mild and severe anxiety. Whether you’re stressed from work, worried about your life direction, or have a particular fear or phobia, we can work together using an eclectic mix of therapy styles in including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to help you.
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
In my mind, relationship issues cover everything from challenges in a romantic relationship, to dating struggles, to fights with one’s boss. I help my clients improve their connections through looking at dysfunctional patterns and teaching social skills. I help people get clear on what they truly want out of relationships with other people.
SEXUALITY ISSUES
I work with people with issues such as low libido, sexual shame, past sexual trauma. Often the work entails healing as well as uncovering one’s own unique desires. I support people on having their sexual needs met in a way that is unique to them.
MEN’S ISSUES
Men experience unique challenges with respect to their own relationship to masculinity and their place in the world. I work with Bisexual, Gay, and Straight men. I understand the unique challenges that men of different sexual orientations face.
NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION
I’m well-verses and studied in the practice of Nonviolent Communication, developed by the psychologist Marshall Rosenberg. I teach people Nonviolent Communication to help them connect better and resolve conflicts with others.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND PURPOSE
Many of my clients are overworked and stressed. Some people I work with are questioning their life’s purpose and direction. Together, we can figure out what’s most important to you in your life, what your boundaries are, and how you can feel empowered to have the balanced life that you want.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL ASSESSMENTS
Aside from (and sometimes in conjunction with) psychotherapy services, I offer Emotional Support Animal Assessments for people looking to get an emotional support animal.
MEDITATION/MINDFULNESS
I’m highly experienced with mindfulness and meditation practice. Mindfulness is an important aspect of my work with clients.
Psychotherapy in San Francisco
People in San Francisco face unique challenges as the city gets busier and more expensive. Financial stress in San Francisco is the norm these days. I support many of my clients in coping with the challenges that living in one of America’s most expensive cities brings.
My Practice Approach
The work I do with someone is as unique as the individual themselves. While my work is always based in mindfulness, I’ve been trained in a wide range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How to Work with Me
I offer free phone consultations to explore the possibility of working together. Let’s start with a call, then we’ll figure out how to best move forward.
Life is overwhelming.
Between work, relationships, technology calling for your attention at every moment, and whatever else comes up unexpectedly as an adult, it’s extremely difficult to remain calm and grounded.
We can lose our sense of purpose and passion.
I’ve had my own struggles - as a teenager I dealt with social isolation, bullying, and being in the middle of my parents’ tumultuous divorce. I struggled with anxiety and depression in the aftermath.
As I grew older I committed myself to my own healing and growth. I worked with therapists. I attended countless personal growth workshops. I did meditation retreats. Through doing all of this work, I figured out how to rewrite the mental and emotional patterns that no longer served me. I learned how to achieve greater peace by getting out of my head and getting present in my body.
I’ve made bold life decisions like serving in the Peace Corps in Bangladesh, attending Burning Man, and starting my own business. More and more, I’ve learned to deeply trust my intuition while calmly and confidently living my best life.
Unlike other therapists who merely sit and listen, I take an active and engaged approach. You may find yourself in a guided meditation or a role-play exercise. There may be optional homework assignments. We’ll tune into exactly what you need.
I’m here to support you to find your unique, confident voice.
Your unique truth.
Your opportunity to step into your personal empowerment and be who you want.
You deserve to the best and I want to support you on that journey.
Thank you for having the strength and courage to take this first step.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Adam