Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

Verified by Psychology Today

3625 E. Thousand Oaks Rd., Suite 225, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Have you ever heard that you have an anger management problem? Is substance abuse an issue? Do you have teenagers that are "challenging?" Dr. Kaufman is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works in the area of helping people through various issues including anger management, substance abuse and alternative parenting techniques for parents of challenging teens for over 28 years. He has helped thousands of individuals, couples and families. He is a licensed anger management and domestic violence provider for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and has lectured extensively. He creates a safe and supportive environment.

I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues that span from depression and anxiety to parenting and couples counseling.In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to every client's individual need to help attain the personal growth they're striving for.

Dr. Kaufman is a very caring therapist who utilizes a variety of proven techniques in which clients are taught to be empowered and take charge of their lives. Please note that we now offer online individual and group sessions.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Michael Kaufman now - (818) 293-5976

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Westlake Village Family Services

3625 E. Thousand Oaks Rd.

Suite 225

Westlake Village, CA 91362

(818) 293-5976

We now are offering ON-LINE Individual and Group sessions. We ARE Court Approved through Ventura and Los Angeles County Probation.

I specialize in Domestic Abuse , Addiction, and Parenting

$200 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (818) 293-5976

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Westlake Village Family Services

3625 E. Thousand Oaks Rd.

Suite 225

Westlake Village, CA 91362

(818) 293-5976

We now are offering ON-LINE Individual and Group sessions. We ARE Court Approved through Ventura and Los Angeles County Probation.

I specialize in Domestic Abuse , Addiction, and Parenting

$200 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (818) 293-5976

Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (818) 293-5976

Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 37804
In Practice for 22 Years
Certificate from CAMFT 1995
Certificate from CABIP 1995
Attended Ryokan College, Graduated 1999

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (818) 293-5976

Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (818) 293-5976

Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Domestic Abuse
Addiction
Parenting

Expertise

ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Career Counseling
Child
Chronic Relapse
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Elderly Persons Disorders
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Gambling
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Internet Addiction
Life Coaching
Mood Disorders
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy
Substance Use
Thinking Disorders
Trauma and PTSD

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (818) 293-5976

Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (818) 293-5976

Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Intervention
relational issues
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (818) 293-5976

Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (818) 293-5976

Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

Groups

Domestic Violence Group (Batterers' Intervention)

Hosted by

Michael Kaufman

Facilitator certified by Ventura and Los Angeles County Probation Department for over 28 years. Addresses issues related to anger management, effects on spouses and children, communication, assertiveness skills and taking responsibility for behavior. Presented in an open and safe atmosphere.

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$20 - $30

Group Meets

Every Mon, Tue, Wed 6 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

Westlake Village Family Services

3625 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite 225

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Email Michael Kaufman about this group or call - (818) 293-5976

Anger Management Group

Hosted by

Michael Kaufman

Age

Teen

Session Cost

$20 - $30

Group Meets

Every Tue 8 P.M. - 9 P.M.

Location

Westlake Village Family Services

3625 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite 225

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Email Michael Kaufman about this group or call - (818) 293-5976

Co-Parenting, Parenting and Child Abuse Groups

Hosted by

Michael Kaufman

Certified Parent Project Facilitor addresses issues related to communication, substance abuse, punishment vs. dicipline,etc. Presented in an open and safe atmosphere. Court Approved. 28 years experience.

Expertise

Parenting

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$20 - $30

Group Meets

Every Mon 8 P.M. - 10 P.M.

Location

Westlake Village Family Services

3625 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite 225

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Email Michael Kaufman about this group or call - (818) 293-5976

Location

Primary Location

Westlake Village Family Services

3625 E. Thousand Oaks Rd.

Suite 225

Westlake Village, CA 91362

(818) 293-5976

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

We now are offering ON-LINE Individual and Group sessions. We ARE Court Approved through Ventura and Los Angeles County Probation.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (818) 293-5976

Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

We now are offering ON-LINE Individual and Group sessions. We ARE Court Approved through Ventura and Los Angeles County Probation.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (818) 293-5976

Michael Kaufman

Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD

Last Modified: 27 Jan 2023