Sandra Vaughn , LPC

Sandra Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 23 years of experience helping people who struggle with symptoms of depression and anxiety. She blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with a client-centered perspective and solution-focused strategies to create treatment plans that respond to each person’s specific circumstances and goals.

Sandra’s work is grounded in respect and compassion, and she approaches therapy with an emphasis on collaboration and practical steps toward improvement. Her practice centers on identifying what matters most to each individual and shaping interventions to fit those priorities. She values the effort it takes to seek support and recognizes that reaching out is an important step toward change.

Sandra looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to pursue meaningful shifts in their lives and offers tailored care designed to help clients move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective and building a therapeutic relationship that supports self-directed growth. This approach helps people who benefit from a compassionate, collaborative environment where their values and goals guide treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for anxiety and depression and for developing practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies and includes skills training for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be useful when intense emotions or relationship challenges are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sandra will work collaboratively with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress unfolds. The process is guided by the client’s priorities and paced to what feels workable.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet clients where they are. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals can provide consistent support without the need for travel, making it easier to schedule appointments and maintain continuity of care while managing work, family, and other responsibilities.