Brittany Vaughn, LCSW

Brittany Vaughn is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting challenges. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy easy to understand. Her style is practical and focused on steps you can try between sessions.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness tools to help people change thoughts and habits that cause distress. Sessions often include setting clear goals, practicing new skills, and checking progress week to week. Brittany also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when those approaches fit a person's needs.

Brittany trained in Southern Illinois, earning a Bachelor of Social Work in 2012 and a Master of Social Work in 2014. She has 12 years of experience in multiple settings. Early in her career she provided therapy in residential programs for adolescents who had experienced extreme trauma.

She later worked in public schools in Williamson County, offering therapy to students with behavior challenges and a range of disorders. More recently she has provided outpatient care to children, adolescents, and adults, helping them navigate relationship issues, parenting stress, grief, and life transitions.

In sessions she focuses on clear, manageable steps that fit everyday life. She offers support with emotional regulation, coping skills, and building routines that help reduce symptoms over time. Brittany aims for a collaborative approach where goals are set together and progress is tracked.

Therapeutic approaches that translate online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what matters most, and helps people name goals they want to work toward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change patterns that cause distress; it is helpful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is useful when intense emotions or impulsive reactions get in the way of daily life. Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process; the therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust as needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper, face-to-face conversations. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text let people check in between sessions or use brief updates during a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, school, and family commitments.