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Dr. Lisa Vaughn

Relationship-focused LMFT with practical skills

LMFT California

Experience
27 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Lisa

Dr. Lisa Vaughn brings a relationship-focused approach to therapy.

Background and approach

She uses methods that look at how people connect and relate, then helps them change patterns that cause pain. She offers straightforward support for anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, stress, and other common struggles.

With 27 years as a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - she draws on several therapy styles to match what a person needs. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.

The work often centers on improving communication, repairing attachment wounds, and building practical skills for daily life. Lived problems such as parenting strain, career transitions, sleep or eating difficulties, and coping with life changes are addressed in concrete steps.

She also supports people facing trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and concerns about intimacy or sexual identity. The focus is on small, doable changes rather than abstract talk.

Her background in attachment-based thinking means she pays attention to how early relationships affect present behavior. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters and act on it.

Cognitive tools are offered to shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Dr.

Vaughn practices in California and conducts sessions in English. She blends practical coaching with therapeutic work so clients can move toward clearer decisions and steadier relationships.

Using Attachment and Acceptance Approaches Online

Dr. Vaughn uses approaches that focus on how people connect and how they relate to thoughts and feelings. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication patterns and shared interactions, helping people notice and change unhelpful cycles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, challenges, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. This collaborative process means the approach can shift as needs change over time.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when an in-person visit is not possible. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people stay engaged between sessions or fit short check-ins into a busy day. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep consistent care while balancing work, family, and travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self-esteem, stress, parenting, and other life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions blend relationship work with practical therapies such as attachment-based methods, ACT, CBT, and client-centered listening to focus on communication and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience as a practicing therapist helping people with a wide range of emotional and relational problems.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She works using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePregnancy and childbirth

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Licensed in

California

Languages

English