- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Amanda
Amanda Vaughan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with thirteen years working in mental health. She focuses on common parenting concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Amanda aims to make conversations feel straightforward and practical for busy parents.
She has experience in crisis intervention, group therapy, and intensive treatment settings. That background informs a steady, calm approach during hard moments. Amanda uses skills that can be practiced between sessions to help manage mood and reactions.
Background and approach
Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and direct. Sessions are tailored to the person sitting across from her, with attention to what works for that client in real life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete coping tools.
Amanda also incorporates client-centered and existential ideas to explore values, meaning, and personal choices. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and make other skills easier to use. She helps people turn small changes into clearer day-to-day routines.
Parents who want practical skills, honest conversation, and a steady presence may find this approach helpful. Amanda works from Massachusetts and holds an MA and the LMHC credential.
What Amanda works with
Everything Amanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Amanda helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amanda lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Amanda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and functioning. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches specific skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with relationship and anger issues.Client-centered work keeps the conversation grounded in the client's priorities and values. That approach creates space for exploring meaning and making choices that fit the person's life. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; Amanda will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences over time.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and situations. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and ongoing contact when a full session isn't needed. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing parenting and other obligations.
Questions people ask about Amanda
What concerns does she help with?
Amanda supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges. She also works with issues like addiction, body image, and attachment concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses a warm, nonjudgmental, and direct style. Sessions mix skills training, reflective conversation, and practical problem solving to address everyday struggles.
What is her background and experience?
She has thirteen years of experience in mental health, including crisis intervention, group therapy, and intensive treatment settings. That experience shapes a steady clinical approach.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds an MA and the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that fits their schedule and needs.
How is cost and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Pricing follows the platform's subscription model.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.
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