Matthew Vaughn, LPC

Matthew Vaughn, LPC, offers a down-to-earth style grounded in humanistic principles. He combines a warm, sometimes humorous manner with direct work on practical problems. He helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship struggles. He also addresses parenting, intimacy issues, and identity concerns for LGBT clients.

Matthew draws on ten years as an LPC and many more years working in psychiatric and addiction settings. He spent time in hospitals and in private practice, gaining experience with severe mental health and substance-use challenges. That background shapes how he notices safety, crisis signs, and patterns that keep problems going.

In sessions he uses a person-centered stance that centers the client’s experience. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to tackle thoughts and habits, and with motivational interviewing to support change. He can also bring relational ideas into conversations about partnership and intimacy.

Expect practical conversations about goals and next steps. Matthew aims for therapy that’s honest but not heavy, where progress can feel steady and sometimes even a little enjoyable. He also draws on broader psychodynamic and Jungian ideas when dreams, meaning, or deeper patterns become important.

People come to him for a range of concerns beyond addictions, including trauma, OCD patterns, bipolar mood swings, social anxiety, and issues around control or shame. He welcomes those who want a thoughtful, experienced counselor who values both insight and concrete change.

How his approaches fit with online therapy

Matthew often blends a person-centered approach with cognitive behavioral methods. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding, and following the client’s pace to build trust and clarity. It helps when someone needs acceptance and a space to sort feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related habits. Motivational Interviewing supports a person’s own reasons for change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening motivation, which can help with substance use concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and adapt methods together. This collaborative stance means approaches can shift as progress or challenges appear.

The biography did not list specific online session types, so confirm formats before booking. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy days. It can allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments while managing work or family commitments.