- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
About Matthew
Matthew Vaughn is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in North Carolina with ten years of counseling experience. He works with adults and young adults on common struggles like anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction, and issues tied to early adulthood such as career stress and identity concerns.
He writes plainly and uses a down-to-earth style. Sessions are often conversational and sometimes use humor to ease tension. He draws on a person-centered foundation influenced by humanistic and transpersonal ideas learned during graduate training connected to Abraham Maslow.
Matthew blends several methods rather than sticking to a single school of thought. He uses client-centered approaches alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic ideas. Motivational Interviewing and Imago relationship work also appear in his practice when they fit a person’s goals.
His background includes work in psychiatric and addiction hospitals as well as private practice. That experience exposed him to a wide range of mental health and substance use issues, and he has long worked with emerging adults navigating the shift into independent life.
People who see him can expect straightforward conversations about patterns, coping, and practical changes. He helps with relationship concerns, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and a broad list of focused issues such as OCD, bipolar concerns, and multicultural or immigration-related stressors.
How Matthew’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people clarify their own goals. Online, this looks like steady, reflective conversation that helps a person notice patterns and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions CBT can include structured worksheets, behavioral experiments, and homework that fit into daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will discuss what feels most useful based on a person’s concerns and preferences, and then try methods that match those goals. That collaborative planning helps decide whether to emphasize CBT, relational work, or more person-centered listening as therapy progresses.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy around study, job shifts, or irregular schedules easier. It also allows sessions that focus on short skill-building tasks, longer relationship conversations, or check-ins that don’t require travel. Ask about session length and the available formats when you schedule so the practical details match your life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, and challenges common in young adulthood such as career and identity questions.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions tend to be plainspoken and conversational, sometimes using humor. He combines client-centered listening with CBT and psychodynamic ideas as needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has ten years of professional counseling experience listed in his profile, plus earlier roles in psychiatric and addiction settings earlier in his career.
Is he a licensed clinician and where is he based?
He is an LPC and is based in North Carolina; his credential is listed as NC LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with people outside the United States?
He accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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