Therapist profile
Brittany Vaughn, LCSW
LCSW working with parenting and trauma concerns
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- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- DBT skills and mindfulness
About Brittany
Brittany Vaughn is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting pressures, and questions about identity and relationships. Her practice also addresses ADHD, eating concerns, anger, and changes tied to work or life transitions.
Vaughn listens first and then works with a person to set clear, manageable goals. She uses straightforward techniques to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life. When trauma is part of someone's history, she focuses on processing it so it has less impact on current routines and relationships.
She trained at Southern Illinois University, earning a Bachelor of Social Work in 2012 and a Master of Social Work in 2014. Early roles included providing therapy in residential settings for adolescents who had experienced severe trauma. She later worked in Williamson County schools offering therapeutic support to students with behavioral concerns.
More recently she has provided outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. In sessions she combines client-centered work with practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in her work when they fit a client's goals.
Clients can expect direct conversation, skill-building, and steps they can try between sessions. She also supports adults navigating family problems, adoption and foster care questions, first responder or veteran-related concerns, and the fallout from infidelity, loss, or isolation.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood before deciding on specific techniques.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses simple exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems by teaching steps to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. Those skills can help with anger, impulsivity, and relationship stress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences and adjust as needed over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about which session pattern would work best for your schedule and daily life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and parenting-related strain. Her work also covers ADHD, eating issues, anger, relationship and family concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens first and uses clear goal-setting. Sessions combine client-centered discussion with practical CBT and DBT skills and mindfulness when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in residential, school, and outpatient settings with children, adolescents, and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. Her practice and training history are based in Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Please check available choices when you schedule.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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