Hi, I’m Dr. Brooke Kaufman
It’s a privilege to walk alongside people as they make sense of their experiences, better understand themselves, and find their way toward lives and relationships that feel more meaningful and authentic.
You put a lot of thought and care into your work, your relationships, and the people in your life. You may be the person who notices what everyone else needs, thinks through every possible angle, or holds yourself to high standards—while sometimes putting your own needs somewhere down the list. Lately, you may find yourself overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or feeling like the ways you’ve always handled things aren’t working anymore.
Maybe you’re navigating a breakup, questioning a relationship, feeling caught in familiar cycles, or wondering why balance feels so difficult to find. You have all these big feelings, scattered thoughts, and loose pieces, but no clear place to put them.
How We Work Together
My office is a space to slow down and make sense of those pieces—the patterns that brought you here, what you’re feeling, and what you want to move toward. Sometimes therapy looks like being deeply heard and getting to know yourself in a new way. Other times, I’ll offer a fresh perspective, a practical tool, or a different way of holding an experience so you can move forward with more ease.
For couples, my work is grounded in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners understand their relationship dynamics, repair past hurts, and rebuild connection.
All Parts of You Are Welcome Here
I’m an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist with experience supporting clients from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds. You’re invited to bring all parts of yourself into our work together, and I’m committed to creating a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to explore what feels meaningful to you.
My Background
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, providing therapy for adults and couples throughout California. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin and earned my doctorate from the Wright Institute in Berkeley. Before private practice, I worked across hospitals, clinics, and community mental health settings supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum concerns, life transitions, and psychological assessment.
Across these settings, I’ve learned the importance of understanding each person’s unique story, strengths, and experiences—not just the challenges that bring them to therapy.
Get Started
If you’d like to learn more, you can schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what you're looking for and see if it feels like a good fit.