Shariffa 'Nicole' Vaughn

Shariffa 'Nicole' Vaughn, LCSW, practices in Connecticut and brings five years of professional experience supporting people coping with stress, anxiety, career uncertainty, and life transitions. She works with clients on motivation, self esteem, and confidence while offering coaching to clarify goals and identify practical next steps. Her work emphasizes identifying strengths and developing skills to navigate both immediate challenges and longer term change.

Vaughn frames each person as the expert of their own story and seeks to support the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life. She addresses a range of concerns including body image, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic disorder and panic attacks, and self-love. Sessions are collaborative and centered on steady encouragement, problem solving, and reflection to help clients move toward the outcomes they define for themselves.