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Roc Kauffman, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Roc is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Roc. View 36 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Massachusetts and Vermont

Recent reviews

I am very happy with my therapist Roc Kauffman; he has a variety of useful tools and experiences that we've discussed and utilized in the nearly 2 years I've been seeing him. It is a unique experience and has provided me with new insights into myself regularly!

Reviewed August 2024

steady and consistent

Reviewed July 2024

More about Roc

  • 21 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMHC, LCMHC

Hi, My name as it appears on my license is Robert Kauffman, but I use the appellation, Roc. I came to this profession after a lengthy career in the home services business. I ended up with an antique furniture repair studio while I attended graduate school and performed internships. For nearly the past twenty years I have engaged with clients in a new way, focusing more on their psychological needs rather than their property needs. In both arenas attentive listening was a skill I possessed and served us well. I am a licensed professional counselor in two states, Massachusetts and Vermont.

But enough about me, let's focus on you. The most important element, whether this be your first time or a reappearance, turns out to be you made a decision to reach out for help. Well done. Our first matter of business is to formulate a therapeutic alliance. This may take a while as we become familiar with each other’s learning, teaching and communication styles. Just to provide a heads up, my approach is client centered and comes from a strengths based perspective. We will build our treatment process upon aspects where you have already demonstrated abilities and resiliency. Next, collaboratively we will construct your goals and devise a method to achieve them.

My box of tools that apply to this work contains several powerful items. Cognitive-Behavioral assignments seem to keep a person engaged in this work. Insight and Cognitive Interweaves along with Motivational Interviewing seem to clear the path ahead of us. I firmly believe and research bears out that mindfulness practices demonstrate brain changing capabilities. We can experiment with an array of practices and techniques to find some that fit. With persistence and support we will increase your capacity to overcome whatever obstacles you face.

My client base from adolescent to elderly spans the rainbow array of cultural diversity. It stretches me to come up with a human characteristic yet to be encountered, although I am certain some exist. I have much experience resolving trauma, grief and loss issues using phase oriented approaches. Adversity, particularly in the early years, usually springs forth many psychological symptoms, namely, anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, somatic disorders, or even psychotic presentations. By treating the underlying issues, we will find that these psychological symptoms abate.

I look forward to being on your team, Sincerely, Roc

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Roc Kauffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255762688.

  • LMHC · Massachusetts · 5655 · Expires December 2025
  • LCMHC · Vermont · 068.0119006 · Expires January 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Roc Kauffman

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

36 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Helped Helpful Understand Helping Empathetic Listens Thoughtful Amazing

I am very happy with my therapist Roc Kauffman; he has a variety of useful tools and experiences that we've discussed and utilized in the nearly 2 years I've been seeing him. It is a unique experience and has provided me with new insights into myself regularly!

Reviewed August 2024

steady and consistent

Reviewed July 2024

Roc has been everything I wanted and didn’t know I needed in a therapist. I notice and those around me have noticed such positive changes in how I handle life’s problems and setbacks, how my overall demeanour is more present and “happy”. There is no one I feel like I can be more Myself with than Roc. He is gentle when he needs to be and also kicks me in the hiney with REAL TALK when I need it. Kind, patient, knowledgeable, understanding, empathetic, intuitive. I just love him and can’t thank him enough.

Reviewed June 2024

Rock is amazing he won’t listen to your ramblings but tell you to focus on your work. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed May 2024

Roc is an excellent therapist, as a patient you really get the sense that he is looking out for your best interest with whatever it is that you might be dealing with, he brings great expertise to the table and is overall a credit to the profession. I would strongly recommend Roc, and actually have to a very dear friend of mine.

Reviewed May 2024

Roc was great. He listened, and understand. I look forward to receiving my much needed help, and, getting to know Roc better as sessions continue as this was our first.

Reviewed March 2024

He’s a great therapist. Really compassionate and works to understand and look for solutions for you.

Reviewed February 2024

Roc has been tremendous in helping me get through the things I've been processing for the last few months. Listens with intent and offer sage advice. Cannot thank him enough for his help.

Reviewed November 2023

Roc is a great therapist who’s given me the guidance I needed for the daily anxieties in my life. He’s made me feel confident through techniques I implement myself which helped me get through a great deal of triggers from trauma.

Reviewed November 2023

sound, respectful and honest advocate

Reviewed April 2023

Roc has helped me a lot so far

Reviewed January 2023

Roc is great

Reviewed June 2022

Ric had many ways to approach my problems. He is straight to the point while at the same time brig very empathetic. I highly recommend him!

Reviewed March 2022

Roc has changed my life. I can’t say this enough, he is kind and patient, hilarious. He gets it.

Reviewed February 2022

Roc is a great listener and has helped me tremendously. He is truly capable of providing unbiased, non-judgmental feedback and advice, something that is hard to find. I am beyond grateful for his help.

Reviewed December 2021

I have been able to connect with Roc from day one. I was apprehensive at first because I prefer women counselors. I feel at ease talking to him about my array of challenges. I would definitely recommend him.

Reviewed November 2021

Roc is great, he helped me get through a dark time. I would recommend him to anyone that needs help.

Reviewed November 2021

Roc has been an amazing counselor and has helped tremendously with my transformative process. He truly listens and is able to offer unbiased perspective. What I like the most about him is his ability to help me look at what really matters and dissolve the rest which is illusion.

Reviewed August 2021

He has been very supportive

Reviewed July 2021

Roc has been a fantastic therapist. He is the first therapist I've had who I feel really understands me without judging me or the people in my life. I am so grateful for connecting with him!

Reviewed April 2021

Super nice very gentle and helpful

Reviewed March 2021

Roc has been a great help to me over the last few months. We do a variety of meetings - zoom, phone, and live chat. He is a good listener and offers excellent support.

Reviewed February 2021

Roc has been a thoughtful and trustworthy guide for me through several major life transitions. Even when i struggle to follow through on actions we have discussed in a prior session Roc never makes me feel guilty or bad for struggling. Instead he engages in a mindful conversation helping both of us explore the inner workings of my mind and work through whatever personal history and context has taken me to the place i am at today. Don’t judge a book by its cover (or do if that suits you). Roc is a very accomplished professional that knows his craft well and will help and seek to better learn and understand anyone he works with.

Reviewed December 2020

Roc is extremely thoughtful, helpful and easy to talk to. We've only had a handful of sessions so far and he has already given me tools to deal with my day to day struggles. I find myself looking forward to our sessions as I know I'm going to leave feeling more stable and hopeful.

Reviewed September 2020

Roc had no issue stimulating and helping to maintain my mental health. Every session I feel completely supported and leave with a clear mind. In just two months of working with Roc, I have already made bounds with deciding things based on confidence and self esteem. Fully recommend.

Reviewed August 2020

Roc is an extraordinary counselor. I had been seeking a therapist that not only understood where I was at and what I needed, but got to work immediately. He is kind, compassionate, and so empathetic! I have come so far in such a short amount of time, and I cannot express my gratitude enough. I give him my highest recommendation, and for anyone who is nervous about therapy or really needs that extra caring personality, Roc is your person!!! If/when I get back to therapy for more work, I will be seeking him out again.

Reviewed August 2020

Roc is one of the first therapist in years that I have really been able to connect with in a way that provides me great help! He’s very to the point which I love, and he’s just relative and real which makes the experience of doing therapy all the more better for me! I would recommended him to everyone!!!

Reviewed August 2020

Mr. Kauffman is one smart and aware old man with super skills. If it wasn't of him, I wouldn't know how I'd come out of my darkest holes.

Reviewed July 2020

In just a few short weeks, Roc has been invaluable in helping me process some short-term stress and think through long term goals. He is a calming presence, a great listener, and is insightful without being judgmental or presumptuous. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced, even-keeled therapist who can help guide them through uncertainty. As someone who hasn't been in therapy before, I wasn't sure what to expect when I signed up for Betterhelp, but Roc has made it a very easy and positive experience,and I look forward to continuing to work together.

Reviewed April 2020

Roc Kauffman is a great counselor. He helps you to to think about things differently and be able to tell what your body is trying to tell you depending on how you’re feeling. I look forward to my sessions and know that he genuinely cares.

Reviewed March 2020

I have only just started working with Roc, but already he has made me feel really comfortable on this platform, made me laugh, and shown that he has a lot of knowledge and expertise on many issues, especially the brain. It’s so convenient scheduling appointments and the quality of care is exceptional. I am so happy I joined and am working with Roc!

Reviewed February 2020

Before my first session with Roc Kauffmann, I was anxious, confused, and lacked clarity on every situation in my life. His approach is enabling me to deal with every issue, step by step. He does not impose in any way. He listens. His experience in dealing with different clients and his vast knowledge in various subjects, particularly pertaining to his expertise, is remarkable. If you lack clarity in any area of your life, if you are anxious about the current and the future, if your past is preventing you from moving forward, or if you are at that breaking point in your life where you need to make changes, then I highly recommend that you book an appointment with Roc Kauffmann. I am a satisfied client.

Reviewed January 2020

Roc has been helpful by asking me provocative questions that has me thinking outside the box regarding my situation. At the same time, he’s supportive of my actions and doesn’t judge. I find him a great thinking partner.

Reviewed January 2020

Roc is extremely helpful and shows a great deal of care. He is patient and understanding and does a great job of making me feel comfortable and my feelings valid and important. I would highly recommend Roc to anyone thinking of receiving counselling.

Reviewed December 2019

Roc comes from my decades of both life and professional experience. He immediately dives strait into learning about you and your life and has a wealth of helpful and thoughtful suggestions for takeaway techniques that you can start apply to your daily life. Roc will listen carefully and actively as you would hope any good therapist would, but then doesn't hold back from offering suggestions for how you can better understand your own mind. Our minds are often our own worst enemies. Roc is an experienced ally that will help you parse that complexity and understand how to improve your daily life.

Reviewed December 2019

Robert has been great on focusing on my needs and what I’d like to capitalize on!

Reviewed November 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Roc Kauffman offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Roc Kauffman works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Roc Kauffman speak?

Roc Kauffman speaks English.

How many years of experience does Roc Kauffman have?

Roc Kauffman has 21 years of experience.

Where is Roc Kauffman licensed to practice?

Roc Kauffman is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Vermont.

Does Roc Kauffman accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Roc Kauffman accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Roc Kauffman offer?

Roc Kauffman offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Roc Kauffman?

Roc Kauffman can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Roc Kauffman?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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