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DeAnna Vaughan-Vitale

Therapist · Arkansas

DeAnna Vaughan-Vitale, LCSW

Compassionate help for thoughts and habits

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  • Thoughts and everyday habits
  • Practical coping skills
  • Empathetic listening

About DeAnna

DeAnna Vaughan-Vitale is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of practice helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and everyday habits like sleep and eating. She focuses on practical skills that make daily life more manageable. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people get through hard moments and build steady routines.

She draws on methods that help people notice their thoughts and habits, and then try new ways of responding. Sessions include listening, coaching, and practicing small changes that add up over time. DeAnna emphasizes building self-compassion and clearer personal boundaries while reducing overwhelm.

Her work spans many concerns, including addiction, caregiver stress, body image, and challenges tied to adoption or attachment. She also supports people facing career shifts, relationship strain, and major life changes. The goal is practical progress rather than quick fixes.

DeAnna brings experience helping people recover from trauma and manage conditions such as bipolar disorder and ADHD-related struggles. She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs in the moment. Her training is reflected by her credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together and adjusted as life changes. DeAnna works from Arkansas and offers services in English. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Arkansas, Oklahoma

Languages

English

How certain therapies translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts without getting stuck and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clearer daily habits and direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. Sessions look at unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small behavioral changes to improve sleep, mood, eating, and daily routines.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with clients about what feels most useful and try different techniques together. Goals and methods are adjusted as progress is made and life shifts.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people appreciate being able to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or health demands while still working directly with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is warm and straightforward, focusing on practical strategies and noticing thoughts and habits. She blends approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to match a person’s needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of counseling experience working with people through life transitions, trauma recovery, and long-term concerns like addiction and caregiver stress.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices from Arkansas; she also has an Oklahoma LCSW.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

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