Hagar Kaufman, LCSW

Healing is not always only about what is happening within you. Sometimes it is also about the systems, experiences, and survival strategies that have shaped how you move through the world.

Hagar Kaufman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and grounded presence to therapy. Her work is shaped by a range of clinical trainings, allowing her to tailor sessions to each client’s needs in a way that feels individualized, intentional, and integrative. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model, Hagar adapts her approach based on the person in front of her, their goals, and the realities they are navigating.

A central part of Hagar’s work is mindfulness. She incorporates mindfulness-based practices in session to help clients slow down, notice patterns with greater clarity, and build a more compassionate relationship with their thoughts, emotions, and physical responses. For many clients, this creates more space for grounding, self-awareness, and steadiness during times of stress or uncertainty.

Hagar also brings a strong understanding of how external systems can affect emotional well-being. Her background includes work within prison systems, which has deepened her awareness of the ways institutions, power dynamics, and structural barriers can shape mental health, identity, and access to support. This perspective can be especially meaningful for clients who have felt overlooked, misunderstood, or burdened by the systems around them.

In addition, Hagar has experience supporting individuals living with schizophrenia, psychosis, and other presentations that require a calm, steady, and highly attuned therapeutic approach. She understands the importance of meeting clients with respect, patience, and clinical care that honors both their lived experience and their capacity for growth. Her style remains grounded and supportive, helping clients feel more anchored even when life has felt disorienting or overwhelming.

Clients working with Hagar can expect a space that feels reflective, respectful, and carefully attuned. She balances insight with practical support, helping clients better understand themselves while building tools to move through life with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.

Areas of Focus

• mindfulness and self-awareness

• stress and emotional overwhelm

• navigating institutional and systemic barriers

• thought disorganization, psychosis, and reality-based support

• identity-related concerns and life transitions

• resilience, grounding, and emotional regulation

• individualized, culturally responsive care

If you are looking for a therapist who integrates mindfulness, understands the impact of larger systems, and brings a steady presence to a wide range of life experiences, Hagar may be a meaningful fit.