Amanda Vaughan, LMHC
Amanda Vaughan, LMHC supporting anxiety and relationships
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Trauma and relationships
About Amanda Vaughan
Amanda Vaughan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of experience working across crisis intervention, group therapy, and a variety of intensive mental health treatment settings. She focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and recovery from past trauma, using practical coping strategies to build resilience. Amanda emphasizes the development of mindfulness skills to increase moment-to-moment awareness and to make other therapeutic tools more effective.
Amanda’s approach blends warmth, directness, and a nonjudgmental stance, creating space for clients to explore difficult emotions and patterns. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as existential and feminist-informed techniques, allowing her to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. She partners with clients to identify immediate coping strategies while also addressing deeper concerns related to self-esteem, attachment, grief, addiction, and family dynamics.
Whether addressing communication and intimacy issues, navigating life changes, or working through trauma and abuse, Amanda aims to support clients in developing practical skills and clearer self-understanding. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and invites individuals to take the first step toward change when they are ready.
Amanda’s approach blends warmth, directness, and a nonjudgmental stance, creating space for clients to explore difficult emotions and patterns. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as existential and feminist-informed techniques, allowing her to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. She partners with clients to identify immediate coping strategies while also addressing deeper concerns related to self-esteem, attachment, grief, addiction, and family dynamics.
Whether addressing communication and intimacy issues, navigating life changes, or working through trauma and abuse, Amanda aims to support clients in developing practical skills and clearer self-understanding. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and invites individuals to take the first step toward change when they are ready.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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. Amanda Vaughan holds the LMHC credential. License details: MA LMHC LMHC8975.
In which languages does Amanda Vaughan provide therapy?
Amanda Vaughan provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Vaughan located?
Amanda Vaughan 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 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Amanda Vaughan integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients remotely. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, which can enhance coping and reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and practical.
Online sessions via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and access licensed professionals from familiar settings, supporting continuity and convenience in the therapeutic work.