- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practices
About Roc
Roc Kauffman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 21 years of experience. He practices in Vermont and works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, career challenges, mood disorders, and ADHD.
He began his career in the home services and antique furniture repair business before moving into counseling during graduate school. That background shaped a hands-on, practical style and a habit of careful listening. Roc emphasizes building a working alliance first - getting used to each other’s ways of learning and communicating before moving forward.
Roc describes his overall stance as client-centered and strength-based. He looks for existing abilities and resilience to build on. Together with the client he sets goals and creates step-by-step methods to reach them.
He uses a range of techniques to keep people engaged. Cognitive behavioral assignments, insight work, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices are commonly part of his approach. He also works with EMDR and Internal Family Systems when appropriate.
Roc has long experience addressing trauma, grief, and loss in phase-oriented ways. He frames difficult symptoms as responses to underlying issues and focuses on practical strategies to reduce their impact. He welcomes working collaboratively and describes the process as one of persistence, practical tools, and steady support.
To begin, he asks that people make the first move to reach out, then together they establish goals and a method to pursue them.
How Roc uses different approaches in online work
The therapist often combines practical methods that fit clear problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anger, anxiety, and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take values-based steps even when emotions are strong. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma; it works through distressing memories in phased ways to reduce their emotional charge.Figuring out which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and what feels manageable. Together they choose methods to try, and adjust them over time based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows consistent work with a licensed professional from a distance, which can help maintain momentum while exploring practical tools and mindfulness practices.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related concerns does he address?
He works with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, and as ongoing resentment. Anger is listed among the range of issues he helps people with.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered, strengths-based style that focuses on building goals together. Techniques like CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness are part of his toolbox.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 21 years of experience working with people on issues such as trauma, grief, mood disorders, and addiction.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds MA LMHC and Vermont LCMHC credentials and is based in Vermont.
Can people who live outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.