Angela Vaughn, LPC-S, NCC

An ideal client appreciates their goals for wanting something different. They value the fact that the journey may not be easy, but the self-discovery and increased awareness of self and the world around them makes the journey well worth it. An ideal client will value directness, challenges, and a bit of humor in sessions. I am seeking clients that are ready to take responsibility for their part in the therapeutic process, for we are a team. While working together, be prepared to be honest with yourself, show yourself compassion, and most importantly, experience growth no matter the magnitude. It’s up to you to make the first move.

I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral perspective in that patterns of thoughts and actions are explored in order to better understand the clients’ problems and to develop solutions. However, the nature of the client’s presenting problem and the clients’ preference will determine the techniques used.
The foundation of my practice is built on faith. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” I’ve kept that quote near throughout my academic endeavors and adopted it as my outlook on therapy. Faith is what is needed to take that first step into your own personal journey of therapy.