Ivan Kaufman, LCSW, MMT

Ivan Kaufman, LCSW, MMT, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker helping young children, middle-schoolers, teens and their parents navigate daily challenges and opportunties for growth and problem solving. Mr. Kaufman has a clinical specialty and experience in helping children with neurodevelopmental diagnoses (autism, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, OCD.)

He uses a wide range of therapeutic approaches (cognitive behavioral, behavior therapy, social skills trainig, arts therapy, play therapy, talk therapy, mindfulness meditation training, all tied to emotional self regulation and self esteem). He sees the parent, child, and therapist as a collaborative team, working to create calm and emotional security, managing and regulating emotions for anxiety, depression, sadness and loss, and all forms of strong feelings. In therapy sessions, he fosters a caring, empathetic exchange.