Steven Vaughan, LPC

Steven Vaughan is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and sleep problems.

He draws on 22 years of experience in clinical and private-practice settings. That background includes supervising newer counselors, which Steven says has shaped how he listens and gives feedback. He describes his style as down-to-earth and collaborative, meeting people where they are and working alongside them to address what gets in the way of a fuller life.

In sessions he uses an insight-oriented cognitive behavioral approach to help people notice thought patterns and daily habits that keep problems going. He also works with solution-focused methods and trauma-informed ideas to identify small, practical steps that create relief and forward movement. Conversations are meant to be direct and compassionate, with attention to both feelings and actions.

Steven has supported people with a wide range of concerns including bipolar mood issues, trauma and PTSD, parenting and fatherhood stress, caregiving strain, codependency, and challenges from family-of-origin dynamics. He also addresses issues related to LGBT identity and recovery from domestic violence and abuse.

People who choose him can expect a partner who values honesty, warmth, and steady practical work. He encourages those ready to change to take small, sustainable steps and to build healthier thought patterns and everyday habits.

How these approaches translate to online work

Steven uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. CBT sessions focus on specific thoughts, behavior experiments, and small practice tasks to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and lift mood.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and strengthen their own reasons for change. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or wants help making a plan for addiction recovery, lifestyle shifts, or career decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients and therapist collaborate on which techniques to emphasize and how quickly to move between them.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy lives by removing travel, allowing shorter check-ins between commitments, or offering audio-only options when video is not needed. Online work can support consistent practice of new habits and make follow-up easier while you pursue everyday goals.