Matthew Vaughn, LPC - Therapist in North Carolina

Matthew Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor who blends warm, down-to-earth conversation with solid clinical skill.

01About Matthew

Matthew Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor who blends warm, down-to-earth conversation with solid clinical skill. He writes plainly, uses a bit of humor, and aims to make the work of change feel manageable. He draws on a decade of LPC practice in North Carolina and earlier experience in hospital settings to guide people through painful or stuck moments.

He focuses on common life struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction.

Background and approach

He also helps with relationship and intimacy problems, parenting strain, identity questions related to LGBT concerns, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Other areas include social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and issues linked to multicultural or immigration experiences. In sessions he mixes client-centered conversation with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing.

He also uses relational ideas from Imago work and broader Jungian perspectives when they fit a person’s goals. This means sessions can include reflective dialogue, skills practice, and exploration of personal meaning. Previously he worked in psychiatric and addiction hospital settings and in independent practice.

That background informs how he supports people facing severe stress or substance-related problems. He emphasizes collaboration and clear next steps rather than jargon. People looking to begin can expect a straightforward intake, goal-focused sessions, and a conversational style.

Matthew helps clients set small, doable steps and checks progress along the way.

02Credentials

LPC (North Carolina): License 12997 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1083926604 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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

Methods Matthew names

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04Online support

How therapeutic styles translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. Online sessions let that conversation continue through video or voice, keeping the emphasis on understanding and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses clear exercises to change patterns. That structure adapts well to virtual work with homework, thought records, and skills practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with client-centered listening, adding CBT skills, or introducing relational Imago ideas over time. The plan shifts as progress is made and new priorities appear.

Online formats offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for handouts. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to use brief coaching-style support during busy days.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction as well as relationship and intimacy issues. He also helps with parenting strain, LGBT concerns, bipolar mood challenges, OCD patterns, and multicultural or immigration-related stress.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions combine client-centered conversation with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. He often brings relational and Jungian ideas into the work when they serve a person’s goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years as a Licensed Professional Counselor plus earlier work in psychiatric and addiction hospital settings. That mix gives experience with both outpatient and higher-acuity care.

Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?

He practices in North Carolina and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as NC LPC.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. He is also available for international clients when scheduling allows.

What formats are used for sessions?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

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 him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

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