- CBT focus
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed work
About Steven
Steven Vaughan is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 22 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions and compassion fatigue.
He describes his approach as insight-oriented and cognitive behavioral. That means he helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior, then practices different responses to those patterns. He also draws on motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas to understand what keeps familiar problems repeating.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Steven aims to help clients name what gets in the way, try specific strategies, and review what helps over time. He offers support for a broad range of life changes, including separation, caregiving stress, aging issues, and difficulties tied to family of origin or past trauma.
His work includes addressing grief, bipolar-related concerns, dissociation, codependency, and challenges connected to domestic violence or forgiveness. He has experience supervising new counselors, which he says keeps his perspective current and informs his practice.
Steven works with people who want clear steps and steady progress rather than vague promises. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the standard online matching and scheduling process described on the site.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Steven commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing in his practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can be practiced in short exercises between sessions and reviewed together. Motivational Interviewing helps clarify what someone wants to change and builds small steps toward that goal, often useful for issues like addiction, motivation, or readiness to try new coping strategies.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try approaches that fit the client, and adjust methods based on what proves most helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to focus on as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, scheduling shorter check-ins around work, avoiding travel time, or choosing a session style that uses less video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to keep continuity of care and to practice skills in the settings where challenges actually occur.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar concerns and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Steven uses an insight-oriented cognitive behavioral style and also draws on motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, trying new responses, and reviewing what works.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of counseling experience, including work in multiple facilities and private practice, plus supervising new counselors.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.