Jorrene Vaughn , LMSW

Jorrene Vaughn is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with more than three decades of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. She has worked in a psychiatric hospital, a Veteran's Administration hospital, Partial Hospital programs, and in outpatient private practice alongside her husband, a licensed clinical psychologist. These varied settings have given her experience with a wide range of emotional concerns, including depression, anxiety, issues of trust and shame, and more complex sources of emotional distress.

Her clinical training and supervision have emphasized interpersonal, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral approaches. While she draws on these evidence-informed methods, she places primary importance on the real, genuine therapeutic relationship and being fully present with each person. She notes the substantial body of research supporting the healing potential of an authentic therapy relationship and brings that relational focus into every session.

Vaughn aims to help people better understand themselves and find clearer direction in their lives. She does not direct clients on what to do and only rarely offers direct advice, instead supporting individuals to explore options and make their own informed choices. She welcomes the opportunity to work with people seeking thoughtful, relationship-centered care.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify their values and commit to small, practical steps that move them toward a more meaningful life. ACT can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by teaching strategies to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment in which the therapist provides presence and support so clients can explore their experiences without judgment. This approach can be especially useful for building self-understanding, addressing relationship concerns, and navigating grief or shame.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It often includes practical tools and exercises that can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and day-to-day stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across schedules, and access support from home or other convenient locations.