Hi, I’m Dr. Brooke Kaufman

On the outside, it might look like you’re holding things together — getting through work, relationships, or daily responsibilities. Inside, though, you might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or burned out.

I work with adults — professionals, creatives, students, and caregivers — who often feel responsible, capable, and stretched thin. Many are navigating anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, or relationship challenges, and find themselves questioning what’s sustainable, what feels meaningful, or how to keep going without losing themselves in the process.

In our work together, we’ll look at what’s underneath the pressure — the patterns, expectations, and self-doubt that keep you stuck or disconnected from yourself and others. I help you build tools to quiet inner criticism, understand your needs more clearly, and move toward a life that feels steadier and more aligned with what matters to you.

My approach integrates evidence-based therapies — including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness — with insight-oriented work to better understand the roots of what’s getting in the way. For couples, I draw from the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy to support communication, repair, and connection.

I’m an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist with experience supporting clients from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds. You’re welcome to bring all parts of yourself into the work, and I aim to provide a space that feels grounded, collaborative, and real.

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles. 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 gained experience across hospitals, clinics, and community settings, supporting clients across the lifespan with anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum challenges, and psychological assessment.