Amanda Vaughan, LMHC

Amanda Vaughan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of experience in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, group therapy, and a range of intensive treatment settings. She focuses on supporting people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and the lasting effects of trauma, helping them develop practical coping skills and greater emotional awareness.

Amanda emphasizes mindfulness as a foundational tool to increase present-moment awareness and to make other therapeutic skills more effective. Her counseling style is warm, nonjudgmental, and direct, creating a space where clients can explore difficult topics while working toward meaningful change. She adapts techniques to each person, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Feminist Counseling approaches, and Existential Therapy to meet individual needs.

Known for tailoring sessions to the concerns and goals of each person, Amanda guides clients through skill-building, insight work, and practical strategies for daily life. She recognizes the courage it takes to reach out for help and is committed to walking alongside clients as they begin and continue their journey toward greater balance and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Amanda Vaughan commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside mindfulness practices. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping people manage strong emotions and improve communication. Mindfulness practices support present-moment awareness and can strengthen other coping skills by helping individuals notice patterns without judgment.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques so therapy fits the individual rather than expecting the person to fit a single method. This collaborative planning helps determine which combination of approaches will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with a licensed professional. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home. These options allow Amanda to use the same therapeutic tools online that she would in person while adapting format and pacing to each person's needs.