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Matthew Vaughn

Trusted counselor blending practical skills and human connection

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Matthew

Matthew Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stressful and painful times. He keeps sessions down-to-earth and sometimes humorous so the work feels manageable. Matthew draws on cognitive techniques and relational ideas to help people look at patterns and make practical changes.

He trained in a graduate program with roots in humanistic psychology and has worked in psychiatric hospitals and independent practice.

Background and approach

That background brought experience with addiction care and severe mental health concerns, which informs his steady, experienced manner. He has around ten years of formal counseling experience since earning his license as LPC and continues learning new methods. In session, Matthew focuses on practical skills and honest conversation.

He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address habits and motivation. He also brings elements of Imago relationship work and Jungian-informed ideas when relationships or deeper meaning are central. Parents reading this will find a straightforward style that aims to reduce overwhelm.

Matthew is comfortable discussing parenting stress, intimacy, mood concerns, and substance-related problems. He communicates plainly and helps people set realistic steps forward. He practices in North Carolina and offers services in English.

His experience includes hospital settings and ongoing personal work, and he keeps sharpening his approach through additional training and clinical practice.

Approaches and Online Care that Fit Your Life

Matthew uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core tools. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people feel heard so they can find their own solutions, which is useful for stress, identity, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and habit-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. He will discuss goals and preferences and then tailor methods to what feels most helpful. That means trying approaches, checking how they work, and adjusting the plan together as needs change.

Online therapy with Matthew is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make sessions more flexible. These options let people fit counseling around school, work, or parenting without extra travel. The variety of formats also makes it easier to continue care during busy or unpredictable weeks, while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical skills.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a down-to-earth, client-centered style with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on small workable steps.
What is his professional background?
He has about 10 years of counseling experience and has worked in psychiatric and addiction hospital settings as well as independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licence number NC LPC 12997 and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English

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