Steven Vaughan, LPC

Steven Vaughan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 22 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and the everyday problems that get in the way of feeling well. Steven writes and speaks plainly in session and aims to build a collaborative working relationship with each person he meets.

He combines insight-oriented work with practical tools. That means talking through patterns that cause pain, and trying simple changes that can make daily life easier. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts, and on solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals.

Steven has worked in a variety of clinical settings and in private practice. Over two decades he has supported people dealing with depression, grief, trauma, bipolar mood concerns, addiction, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, and caregiving stress. He also helps people facing family-of-origin difficulties, divorce, and challenges tied to aging.

He supervises newer counselors and brings that coaching perspective to sessions. That means he pays attention to what is working and adjusts the plan when needed. Conversations in his office are straightforward and goal-oriented, while still allowing room to explore deeper personal history.

People who choose Steven can expect a practical, compassionate approach. He aims to help people reduce distress, improve coping, and move toward clearer priorities. Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to begin.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Steven integrates cognitive behavioral approaches and trauma-focused ideas into his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and sleep problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding the effects of traumatic events and developing skills to manage distressing memories and reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, concerns, and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques, and combining approaches when useful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find remote work helpful because it can make scheduling easier, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists often use focused exercises, goal reviews, and practical homework in online sessions, which can be a good match for CBT and solution-focused work. Discuss format preferences when you schedule so the plan fits your daily life.