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Amanda Vaughan, LMHC

Compassionate LMHC specializing in trauma and relationships
  • CBT and DBT
  • Mindfulness skills
  • Warm direct approach

About Amanda Vaughan

Amanda Vaughan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of experience working in a range of mental health settings, including crisis intervention, group therapy, and intensive treatment programs. She focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and the lasting effects of past trauma, drawing on practical coping tools and therapeutic skills to support progress.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with existential and feminist-informed techniques, and she integrates mindfulness practices to increase moment-to-moment awareness and strengthen other coping strategies. Amanda adapts her methods to fit each person she works with, tailoring sessions to meet individual needs and goals.

Known for a warm, nonjudgmental, and direct counseling style, she creates space for honest conversation while offering clear, skill-focused guidance. Amanda views reaching out for help as an important act of courage and approaches therapy as a collaborative process, inviting clients to explore change and build practical tools for everyday life.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Amanda Vaughan have?

Amanda Vaughan has 13 years of experience in mental health counseling.

Is Amanda Vaughan a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: MA LMHC LMHC8975.

In which languages does Amanda Vaughan provide therapy?

Amanda Vaughan provides therapy in English.

Where is Amanda Vaughan located?

She is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with Amanda Vaughan as my therapist?

You can work with Amanda Vaughan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Amanda Vaughan work with international clients?

Amanda Vaughan does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amanda Vaughan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and Online Care for Everyday Challenges

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems that involve repetitive negative thinking by teaching concrete skills for managing reactions and improving daily functioning.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and situations where learning specific coping strategies can reduce crisis moments.

Mindfulness-based techniques support present-moment awareness and help clients notice thoughts and feelings without immediate reactivity. These practices can enhance self-awareness and make other therapeutic skills easier to use.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time to reflect what is most helpful.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support and skill-building in ways that accommodate different comfort levels and practical constraints.

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