Roc Kauffman , LMHC, LCMHC

Roc Kauffman, licensed as Robert Kauffman on his credentials, shifted into mental health after a long career in the home services field, where he ran an antique furniture repair studio while attending graduate school and completing internships. Over the past 21 years he has redirected his attention from restoring objects to supporting people, bringing the same careful listening and hands-on problem solving to therapeutic work that once served him in a workshop setting.

He holds credentials as an LMHC and an LCMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Vermont. Roc centers his work on a client-centered, strengths-based framework, helping clients identify and build on abilities and resilience they already possess. Early work together focuses on forming a strong therapeutic alliance, learning each person’s communication and learning styles, and shaping collaborative goals that fit the client’s life.

Roc’s clinical toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, insight-oriented interventions, and mindfulness practices that research shows can change how the brain responds to stress. He also uses phase-oriented approaches for trauma, grief, and loss, tailoring practices to what fits each individual through experimentation and persistence. His experience spans adolescents through older adults across diverse backgrounds, and he has worked with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and family issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and career challenges.

Roc approaches therapy as team work - combining practical assignments, reflective exploration, and supportive coaching to increase a person’s capacity to manage life’s obstacles. He aims to help clients move from surviving to making purposeful changes that reflect their values and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Roc Kauffman

Roc integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients meet their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that align with those values - a useful approach for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, supporting people coping with depression, anxiety, and many everyday challenges through practical skill building. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and the client’s own capacity for growth, offering a supportive environment that strengthens self-esteem and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Roc works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may include trying different techniques and adapting them as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - appointments by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let clients fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and maintain continuity of care across locations. These options make it easier to access consistent support and to continue therapeutic work in ways that match a person’s lifestyle and communication preferences.