- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Matthew
Matthew Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who blends practical therapy with a down-to-earth style. He aims to make the hard work of change feel manageable, even a little hopeful. Parents reading on a phone will find short, direct guidance rather than heavy jargon.
He draws on client-centered and cognitive-behavioral ideas to keep sessions focused and useful. That means listening first, then helping people try small, real changes between meetings.
Background and approach
He also uses relationship-focused tools and motivational techniques when addressing connection and habit change. Matthew has worked in psychiatric and addiction hospital settings and in independent practice. Over his career he has supported people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, parenting strain, and identity questions.
He has ten years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with adults and young adults across a range of difficulties. In session he keeps tone direct and approachable. He uses plain language, practical strategies, and occasional humor to lower tension.
Sessions often include problem-solving, skills practice, and conversations about patterns that get in the way of goals. Parents often look to him for help with stress, behavior challenges, and relationships affected by parenting demands. He helps people sort priorities, set boundaries, and make small plans that fit real family life.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Matthew helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-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.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. In online sessions this looks like space to tell your story while the therapist reflects concerns and goals back so progress feels clear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with simple exercises and experiments. Online CBT often uses brief skill-building, homework between sessions, and clear steps you can try between meetings. Imago relationship work centers on improving communication and connection. When used online it can guide partners or individuals through structured dialogues and practice to change how they relate.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew will work collaboratively to match methods to your needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Online formats offer practical benefits for busy parents and adults. Video calls let you see facial cues and use shared screens for worksheets. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What concerns does Matthew help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and a range of other problems such as OCD, bipolar symptoms, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a direct, down-to-earth approach grounded in client-centered care and cognitive-behavioral techniques, adding relational and motivational methods when useful.
What is his professional background?
He has worked in psychiatric and addiction hospitals and in independent practice, bringing experience with severe psychiatric and substance use issues as well as outpatient therapy work.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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