I am Michael Kaufman, M.F.T., Psy.D. and I can help:

Michael Kaufman, M.F.T., Psy.D. is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Individual, Couple and Family Therapy, Anger Management, Substance Abuse, and Parenting. Dr. Kaufman maintains a private practice in Westlake Village, California.

Providing individual, couples, family and group counseling.

Treatment specialization includes:

• Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
• Domestic Violence/Anger Management  (15 years experience, approved by Los Angeles and Ventura County Court System)
• Couple and Premarital Counseling
• Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependancy, Addiction & Recovery (15 years experience)
• Family Counseling
• Parenting Classes/Groups  (certified Parent Project facilitator, approved by Los Angeles and Ventura Department of Probation)
• Child Abuse Groups (15 years experience, approved by Los Angeles and Ventura County Court System)
• Grief Counseling
• Work and Career issues
• Stress Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Internet (Facebook) Addiction

With over fourteen years experience working with families, and as a graduate of Phillips Graduate Institute specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy and Ryokan College specializing in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Kaufman is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are Anger Management/Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Premarital and Couple's Counseling and teaching parents to effectively Parent "Challenging" Teens.

In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Dr. Kaufman has lectured to the Ventura County Department of Probation, various residential programs, therapists and other general audiences speaking on the topics of Anger Management , Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse. Dr. Kaufman has also appeared on several talk shows as an expert on the aforementioned areas. Under the direction of Dr. Kaufman, Westlake Village Familiy Services, is a nationally accredited Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and is recognized by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Agency).

Dr. Kaufman is an interactive, Solution Focused Therapist who utilizes both Cognitive-Behavioral and Family System approaches. His therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, he works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.