Matthew Vaughn

Matthew Vaughn has worked in the mental health field since 2001, combining years in psychiatric hospitals with private practice to support adolescents, young adults, and adults. He brings a deep theoretical background to therapy while keeping sessions down-to-earth and often laced with a sense of humor, believing that the work of growth and change can also be engaging and even enjoyable.

His graduate training traces to a program founded by Abraham Maslow and emphasized humanistic and transpersonal perspectives, and he continues to expand his skills through ongoing study. He is a Certified IMAGO relationship therapist and holds professional counseling licensure in North Carolina (NC LPC 12997) and in Georgia.

Professionally, Matthew has worked extensively in psychiatric and addiction hospitals, addressing a range of severe psychiatric and addiction concerns, and he also maintains a private practice offering individual, couples, and family therapy. His areas of focus include emerging adulthood, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, autism spectrum concerns, spirituality, addiction, meaning in life, and dream interpretation.

Therapeutically he grounds his work in the person-centered approach of Carl Rogers while integrating techniques from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, focusing, relational, and spiritual orientations to fit each person’s needs. With a decade of recent practice experience, he remains committed to ongoing learning and to helping clients navigate their current struggles.