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JoAnn Vaughn, LCSW-C

Relationships Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a therapist that provides individual , family therapy, couples therapy. I am a license in the state of Maryland with over 21 years of experience as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical . I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, post -traumatic stress, relationship issues, marital issues, parenting issues, career challenges, and life changes. I also help people who have experience physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapeutic style is warm an interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect , dignity. sensitivity, empathy and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels,
My approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic , psychodynamic and rational emotive therapy.
I am skilled in tailoring our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take those first steps , I am here to support and empower you. I am looking forward to working with you!

Professional experience

27 yrs in practice
Relationships Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

MD LCSW-C 09981

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for JoAnn Vaughn. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I was skeptical to start therapy, although I knew I needed. I did not know what to expect but was willing to go through it. I'm glad I did and I am happy I found JoAnn Vaughn. From day one I felt she understood me, no judgement and she listened patiently. One of the things that is really making a difference is that she prays for me at the end of our sessions and those prayers lift me up. Thank you for being so caring!

Written on Nov 13, 2025 after therapy with JoAnn for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management

Wonderful therapist. Would contact her again in the future if needed

Written on Nov 11, 2025 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Ms Vaughn has been a great help for my wife and I.

Written on Nov 11, 2025 after therapy with JoAnn for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Having a therapist that can appreciate and include a biblical worldview is extremely helpful as a Christian. Her advice is on point and has helped me navigate the various issues in the few sessions we’ve had so far.

Written on Oct 27, 2025 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Miss Vaughan is the best! Patient & thoughtful. She offers a tactical approach as well as a spiritual and prayer supported approach as a Christian that has greatly improved my mental health over the nine months I’ve been working with her.

Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with JoAnn for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Great listener, gives good advice from different perspectives.

Written on Sep 07, 2025 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching