Jorrene Vaughn, LMSW

Jorrene Vaughn is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) who brings a long history of clinical practice across hospital and outpatient settings. She has worked in psychiatric hospitals, a Veterans Administration hospital, and in partial hospital programs, as well as maintaining an outpatient private practice alongside other professionals. That breadth of experience means she has supported people dealing with depression, anxiety, trust and shame issues, and a range of more complex emotional concerns.

Her clinical training and supervision include interpersonal, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral approaches, and she places particular value on the genuine therapeutic relationship. She emphasizes being fully present with clients and trusts the healing power of a real connection between therapist and client, drawing on decades of evidence that relationship matters in effective therapy.

In sessions she aims to help clients understand themselves and find clearer direction, offering guidance rather than directives and rarely prescribing specific actions. Her style is collaborative and respectful, focused on helping each person identify next steps that fit their values and life. She hopes this approach matches what prospective clients are seeking and looks forward to working with those who choose her for therapy.

Approach-driven care for online therapy

Jorrene integrates psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral perspectives with a client-centered emphasis to support people in online formats. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns in relationships and early life experiences to increase self-understanding and relieve longstanding emotional conflicts, which can help with issues like attachment, shame, and relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, offering clear tools for immediate concerns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the therapeutic relationship, creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace and goals for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jorrene collaborates with each client to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as those needs evolve. This collaborative process helps tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy with Jorrene can be delivered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere without travel.