Business Details
Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy Services in SF & NYC
Adam Kaufman Psychotherapy provides mindfulness-based talk therapy for individuals and couples in San Francisco and New York. With over two decades of experience in psychology and Eastern spiritual traditions, the practice specializes in anxiety, relationship challenges, work-life balance, and life purpose exploration. The approach combines mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic practices to foster self-reflection and growth. Clients benefit from personalized sessions addressing modern challenges like social media stress, career pressures, and existential concerns.The practice emphasizes nonviolent communication, emotional support animal assessments, and tailored therapeutic techniques. Adam's background includes Peace Corps service, meditation retreats, and extensive personal growth work, which informs his engaged, solution-focused style. The practice serves millennials and professionals navigating urban life's complexities while prioritizing client empowerment and authentic self-expression.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Sexuality Issues
Men's Mental Health
Nonviolent Communication
Work-Life Balance
Emotional Support Animal Assessments
Mindfulness Training
Couples Therapy
Life Purpose Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in mindfulness-based mental health therapy
- Our approach combines Eastern spiritual traditions with evidence-based practices
- Specialized expertise in urban stress, relationship dynamics, and career challenges
- We provide personalized emotional support animal assessments
- Our therapist has extensive background in community mental health and trauma work
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, somatic techniques, and cognitive restructuring. Addresses social anxiety, work-related stress, and existential concerns through personalized sessions. Combines evidence-based practices with Eastern spiritual traditions to develop coping strategies and reduce panic symptoms.
Relationship Counseling
Comprehensive support for relationship challenges including communication issues, boundary setting, and intimacy concerns. Utilizes nonviolent communication techniques and attachment theory principles. Addresses modern dating complexities and helps couples develop healthier connection patterns through structured exercises and present-moment awareness practices.
Mindfulness Training
Guided mindfulness practice development for stress reduction and emotional regulation. Teaches present-moment awareness techniques to improve mental clarity and reduce anxiety symptoms. Integrates somatic meditation with cognitive restructuring to help clients develop sustainable mindfulness habits that enhance overall well-being and therapeutic progress.
Men's Mental Health
Tailored therapy addressing unique male challenges including societal expectations, relationship dynamics, and self-esteem issues. Focuses on developing authentic communication skills and healthy emotional expression. Combines traditional therapeutic approaches with modern perspectives on masculinity to help men build confidence and improve interpersonal connections.
Life Purpose Coaching
Specialized support for professionals seeking work-life balance and career direction. Uses exploratory techniques to identify core values and life goals. Helps clients develop practical strategies for creating meaningful career transitions while addressing underlying anxiety and self-limiting beliefs that may be preventing professional fulfillment.
People
Adam Kaufman
Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience in mindfulness-based therapy. Specializes in anxiety, relationship issues, and life purpose exploration. Combines Eastern spiritual traditions with evidence-based practices to support client growth and self-discovery.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide mindfulness-based talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic psychotherapy, and nonviolent communication training for anxiety, relationships, and life purpose exploration.
Do you offer remote therapy sessions?
Yes, I offer remote therapy sessions for California and New York residents through secure video conferencing platforms.
What are your specialized areas?
My specialties include anxiety disorders, relationship counseling, men's mental health, sexuality issues, and work-life balance challenges for urban professionals.
How do you approach couples therapy?
Couples therapy focuses on nonviolent communication, emotional connection exercises, and resolving conflicts through present-moment awareness and structured dialogue techniques.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact me at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel sessions to avoid full session charges.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, I provide free 15-minute phone consultations to help determine if my services align with your specific mental health needs.
