- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Brittany
Brittany Vaughn is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 12 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, and related issues listed in her profile. She works with adults, adolescents, and children in clinical settings and offers practical support aimed at managing symptoms that get in the way of daily life.
She takes a straightforward, problem-solving approach. Sessions focus on identifying goals and breaking them into small, doable steps. Brittany uses talk therapy to process past events that still affect day-to-day functioning, and she helps people practice skills that reduce symptoms over time.
Brittany trained at Southern Illinois University, earning a Bachelor of Social Work in 2012 and a Master of Social Work in 2014. Early career work included residential care for adolescents who had experienced significant trauma. She later provided school-based therapy in Williamson County, working with students who had behavior challenges.
In outpatient practice over recent years she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults across a range of concerns. She combines client-centered talking approaches with structured skill work from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion-regulation techniques drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit.
Expect clear explanations and concrete practice between sessions. Brittany helps people notice patterns, try different responses, and adjust plans as progress is made. To start, she asks clients to set specific targets so each session has a practical focus.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify goals and decide which changes to try first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to notice thoughts and test them against reality, which can reduce anxiety and shift behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills useful when feelings feel overwhelming or when people struggle with impulsivity.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Brittany will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and what feels doable. She explains options, tries techniques in session, and adjusts plans based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a break, or remove the need to be on camera if that helps someone focus. Many people find that skill practice from CBT and DBT translates well to remote sessions when guidelines and homework are clear.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, and many related areas listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, combining talk therapy with skills practice from CBT and DBT and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience, including residential work with adolescents and school-based therapy in Williamson County.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and works with clients in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.