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Matthew Vaughn
Experience
10 years
Based in
North Carolina
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · North Carolina

Matthew Vaughn

LPC

Down-to-earth therapist with a human-centered focus

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License and NPI on record

LPC
North Carolina · 12997
NPI
1083926604

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  • Person-centered approach
  • Practical strategies
  • Experience with addiction

About Matthew

Matthew Vaughn, LPC, brings a human-centered approach to therapy. He uses straightforward language and a down-to-earth style to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, depression, and other concerns. He aims to make the work feel honest and sometimes even a little bit light, while still addressing hard issues.

He draws on a person-centered foundation and mixes approaches from cognitive behavioral work to psychodynamic and Jungian ideas. This lets him focus on what a person needs right now, whether that is practical behavior change or looking at deeper patterns. He has spent time in both psychiatric and addiction hospital settings and in private practice, which shaped his skills in crisis and longer-term work.

Clients who come for help with intimacy, parenting strain, LGBT concerns, or issues like shame and control can expect clear conversations and concrete steps to try between sessions. He also lists attention to autism spectrum concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, personality-related difficulties, and narcissism among his focus areas.

He trained in a graduate program with a humanistic and transpersonal orientation and continues to study new methods. The LPC credential indicates he is a Licensed Professional Counselor and he practices in North Carolina. Matthew aims to match practical techniques with a respectful, collaborative attitude.

If someone wants to begin, he guides people through a short intake and scheduling process. The goal is to make therapy useful and to fit work into a person’s life without unnecessary fuss.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Imago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and creating a respectful space where people feel heard. That approach helps when sorting out relationship concerns, self-esteem, or life transitions because sessions focus on the person’s experience and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to change patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive habits, and many everyday struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs and preferences. Sessions can blend listening, practical homework, and deeper exploration so the plan changes as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy around work, school, or childcare, or when they prefer a shorter check-in without travel. Others choose longer appointments for deeper work. Ask about session length and scheduling when you first connect so appointments match your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Matthew commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and related concerns such as shame, control issues, and narcissism.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a down-to-earth, sometimes humorous manner and blends person-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has about 10 years of experience as an LPC and many more years working in mental health settings including psychiatric and addiction hospitals before private practice.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a conversation with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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