Christina Kaufman, LCSW, TX | Psychotherapist

About Christina Kaufman

Focus areas

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Life Transition

Stress

Depression

Personality Disorder

Women's Mental Health Issues

Divorce Counseling

Schizophrenia

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Biofeedback

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Neurofeedback

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Christina Kaufman

My professional ethos is that every individual can grow in self-awareness and self-acceptance and make necessary changes when provided with the proper supportive tools and resources. Your healing process is a sacred journey. You have an expanding universe inside you, which we get to explore together! My approach My approach is to meet you where you are and, with compassion and curiosity, explore what supports your empowerment, inner strength, and healing. The strategies that once protected you may now limit your growth, and together we’ll uncover new pathways for meaningful change. My focus People often come to therapy when certain behaviors begin to hinder daily life. Together, we’ll explore the experiences, beliefs, protective patterns, thoughts, and emotions that shape these behaviors. Lasting change emerges by uncovering unconscious patterns and building self-awareness. My communication style My communication style is direct, inquisitive, and compassionate. I offer a grounded therapeutic presence that can safely hold complex emotions, ask thoughtful, probing questions, and reflect back what you share to increase insight with greater clarity. When necessary, I gently challenge assumptions and narratives that may be limiting your growth. My journey to mental healthcare My journey into therapy began with a deep curiosity about human resilience, a desire for social justice and welfare, and a love of helping others find strength through life’s challenges. Working with diverse groups of people has shown me the power of therapy as a conduit for growth, transformation, healing, and lasting change. My goals for you We’ll explore how painful experiences shaped survival strategies and protective armor that now limit authenticity and connection. Through increased insight, we’ll reframe old stories and limiting beliefs, creating space for more accurate and empowering self-understanding. Together, we’ll also build new coping skills to support lasting change.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Austin/San Antonio

Education and training

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1588481469

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How soon can I make an appointment with Christina Kaufman?

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Is Christina Kaufman accepting new patients?

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What practice does Christina Kaufman work with?

Christina Kaufman works with Rula Health - Austin/San Antonio.

What are common reasons for patients to see Christina Kaufman?

Christina Kaufman frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christina Kaufman on their profile.