Steven Vaughan

Compassionate, practical care for persistent life challenges

LPC Texas

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages: English

About Steven

Steven Vaughan is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, addictions, and a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. With 22 years of clinical experience, he brings a grounded, collaborative style that emphasizes insight and practical change.

Background and approach

Steven focuses on helping clients identify mental and emotional obstacles, develop new coping skills, and move toward more satisfying, stable lives. He integrates cognitive-behavioral methods with motivational and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor care to each person's needs.

That blend supports both short-term problem solving and deeper exploration of patterns that contribute to ongoing struggles. Steven’s background includes work across multiple facilities and independent practice, plus supervision of newer counselors, which informs his broad clinical knowledge and pragmatic approach.

Known for a warm, down-to-earth manner, he aims to partner with clients to address issues such as relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, ADHD and bipolar-related challenges, sleep and anger problems, and difficulties arising from loss, abuse, or life transitions. He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

Flexible online care with evidence-informed methods

Steven often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, and it teaches concrete coping skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing distressing experiences and building safety and stabilization skills for those dealing with traumatic memories and their effects.

Finding the right approach typically happens together; the therapist partners with clients to clarify goals, test techniques, and adapt methods based on what proves most helpful. That collaborative process means treatment may emphasize problem-solving and skills-building at first, then move toward deeper exploration when useful.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs. These options provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographic constraints and make it easier to maintain continuity of care while experimenting with strategies and tracking progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Steven works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy problems, sleep difficulties, parenting and anger, among other emotional and life stressors.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused work to promote insight, practical skills, and meaningful change.

How much clinical experience informs the work?

He brings 22 years of counseling experience and has worked in multiple clinical settings as well as independent practice, which contributes to a broad base of clinical knowledge and practical skill.

What credentials and where is the therapist located?

Steven holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas listed under TX LPC 60315.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are provided in English, and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and schedule.

How is cost structured for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English