Dr. Lisa Vaughn, LMFT
Therapist in California
Dr.
- License 99777 · California Expires September 2026
- NPI 1821411216 · national registry
- Experience and languages 27+ years in practice English
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About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Vaughn is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 27 years of clinical experience. She helps people untangle relationship patterns, manage anxiety and depression, and cope with major life changes.
Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making hard conversations feel manageable. She draws on several evidence-based approaches, including the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral strategies. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, along with deeper conversations about values, attachment, and communication habits.
Background and approach
Many clients come with concerns about trauma, grief, or addiction. Dr. Vaughn also supports people dealing with anger, shame, parenting strain, sleep or eating difficulties, and questions about identity and intimacy.
She pays attention to how past family patterns show up in current life choices. Her practice is informed by a strengths-based, affirming perspective. She helps clients notice what’s working and build on it, while also addressing harmful patterns such as communication breakdowns, unresolved guilt, or caregiver burnout.
Sessions often blend skill-building with reflective work. Dr. Vaughn practices in California and holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
She offers therapy in English and does not work with international clients. For people seeking an approach that pairs practical tools with deeper relational understanding, she provides a steady, experienced presence.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 99777 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1821411216 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lisa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Pregnancy and childbirth
Approaches Lisa names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Lisa names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapy approaches adapted for online care
Dr. Vaughn uses several approaches that translate well to remote sessions. The Gottman Method focuses on clearer communication and practical exercises to reduce conflict and rebuild connection, often through structured conversations and homework. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify their values, and take small steps toward a meaningful life when anxiety or depression feel overwhelming. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect current behavior, which can guide work on trust, closeness, and emotional safety.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. In early meetings she and the client will talk about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose strategies and adjust them over time so sessions reflect the person's needs and pace.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows visual cues and real-time practice of communication exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style supports, or when journaling and short reflections are helpful between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep work moving forward between sessions.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and many life transitions. Other areas include parenting stress, intimacy-related worries, and career or purpose questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and direct, combining practical skills with reflective conversation. She uses methods such as the Gottman Method, ACT, attachment-focused work, client-centered techniques, and CBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of clinical experience working with people on relational and personal concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing 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 her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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