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Dr. Lisa Vaughn, LMFT

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasRelationship, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Lisa

Dr. Lisa Vaughn brings 27 years of clinical experience to her practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).

Background and approach

She offers an integrative approach that draws on Internal Family Systems alongside evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients sort through relationship strain, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges.

Her work emphasizes understanding patterns that arise in families and relationships and supporting clients in developing practical tools for coping and change. Grounded in a strengths-based, affirming stance, she combines therapeutic skill with a warm, approachable manner informed by a Biblical perspective when clients request that frame.

Dr. Vaughn addresses concerns ranging from communication and attachment issues to addiction, parenting difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue, tailoring interventions to each person's situation.

She practices in California as CA LMFT 99777 and conducts sessions in English. Dr.

Vaughn frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on growth, insight, and clearer ways of relating to oneself and others.

How integrative approaches translate to online care

Dr. Vaughn frequently integrates Internal Family Systems with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed ideas to address relational patterns and internal parts work. Internal Family Systems helps clients notice and relate to different internal parts or voices, which can be useful for processing trauma, patterns of self-criticism, or conflicted emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so clients can take meaningful action even amid difficult thoughts or feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on exploring relational patterns and early bonds to improve communication and emotional connection.

Determining which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as work unfolds so treatment aligns with each person’s needs and values.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work between sessions. These formats support ongoing access to therapeutic tools, reflection, and skill-building without requiring travel, and they allow licensed professionals to tailor the format to each client’s preferences and circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Vaughn works with a wide range of issues including relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, grief, addiction, stress, self-esteem, intimacy-related matters, and parenting challenges.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The approach is integrative and client-centered, combining Internal Family Systems, ACT, CBT, attachment-based ideas, and other modalities to meet individual needs while emphasizing a strengths-based, affirming stance.
How long has this therapist been practicing?
She has 27 years of clinical experience working as a licensed marriage and family therapist and has developed skills across relational and trauma-focused work during that time.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The therapist practices in California and holds the credential CA LMFT 99777 as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling an appointment 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

California

Languages

English