Therapist profile
Amanda Vaughan, LMHC
Massachusetts
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC8975
- NPI1194074260
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- CBT for thought patterns
- DBT emotion skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Amanda
Amanda Vaughan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts with 13 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. Amanda also supports concerns such as addiction, intimacy-related issues, and identity matters.
She has worked in crisis intervention, group therapy, and intensive treatment settings. That background means she is used to fast-paced moments and longer, structured programs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach practical skills. Mindfulness and existential ideas are also part of how she helps people notice patterns and make different choices.
Amanda’s style is direct and client-centered. Sessions focus on clear skills you can use between meetings. She helps people recognize thoughts and behaviors that feed anger or anxiety, then practices alternatives together. The work often includes short, concrete exercises and mindful awareness techniques.
She also brings attention to relationship dynamics and family of origin issues. That can include communication problems, codependency, or blended family concerns. Amanda lists experience with LGBT and gender dysphoria related issues, and with alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink.
People meet her to learn coping skills, reduce reactivity, and rebuild trust with others. She combines symptom-focused methods like CBT with DBT skills for emotional regulation. The aim is to leave sessions with tools you can try the same week.
How sessions work
How Amanda’s approaches translate to online care
Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT sessions often focus on concrete techniques for changing thinking and testing small behavioral shifts that reduce anger or anxiety.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation. DBT provides breathing, grounding, and distress-tolerance exercises that help lower reactivity in heated moments. Mindfulness practice is another component she brings in to increase moment-to-moment awareness and reduce automatic responses.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. Sessions may evolve as skills are learned and situations change.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since specific delivery options are not listed here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. Ask about the available formats so sessions can be scheduled to match work, family, and day-to-day demands.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
Amanda helps people who snap at loved ones, carry growing resentment, struggle with workplace frustration, or face another person’s anger at home. Her listed focus areas include anger alongside related issues like trauma, addiction, and relationship problems.
How would she approach my temper or reactivity?
Her approach uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to identify triggers and teach emotion regulation skills. Sessions often include practical exercises and mindfulness practices to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in mental health counseling, including crisis intervention, group therapy, and intensive treatment settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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