Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
How Matthew works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Matthew
Matthew Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in North Carolina. He brings ten years of counseling experience and a practical, down-to-earth manner to sessions. He uses straightforward language and a touch of humor to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
He combines a person-centered stance with cognitive tools to help people change unhelpful habits and patterns. That means he listens first, then works with clients to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
He also draws on motivational interviewing to support people facing addictions or readiness for change. Matthew has worked in psychiatric and addiction hospital settings and in independent practice. That background informs his work with trauma, mood difficulties, bipolar concerns, and substance use.
He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, intimacy issues, grief, and problems tied to identity or cultural adjustment. In sessions he focuses on what the person wants to shift. Conversations aim to clarify patterns, try small experiments, and build coping skills that fit everyday life.
He also uses elements from Jungian and psychodynamic perspectives when exploring meaning, dreams, and deeper life themes. People typically find his style approachable and solution-focused. Matthew partners with each client to tailor methods to their situation and pace.
He welcomes discussions about goals, practical steps, and how therapy will fit into a client's life.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Matthew's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and meeting each person where they are, helping clients set their own goals and feel heard. This approach is useful for emotional concerns like anxiety, anger, depression, and identity questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors through small experiments and skill practice, which can help with anxiety, compulsions, and mood management. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are weighing change, such as in substance use or lifestyle shifts, by exploring ambivalence and building motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a client's goals, comfort level, and daily life. Sessions may combine listening, skill building, and short homework tasks so the work continues between meetings.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and role-play skills, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins or to reflect between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or school schedules while still doing focused clinical work with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns such as self-esteem or career stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. He listens first, then uses cognitive-behavioral and motivational techniques to set goals and try concrete steps.
What experience does he have?
He has ten years of counseling experience and has worked in psychiatric and addiction hospital settings as well as independent practice.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure noted as NC LPC and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.