Amanda Vaughan , LMHC

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches into Online Care

Amanda uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical strategies to shift those patterns - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with crisis. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the therapeutic relationship, offering empathic listening and collaborative exploration so clients can clarify values and goals and build self-directed change.

Amanda approaches treatment as a collaborative process - finding the right combination of techniques is part of the work she does with each person. She tailors interventions based on a client’s presenting concerns, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility: sessions can happen by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and use approaches like skills coaching and reflective conversation in formats that suit each client.