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Brittany Vaughn, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Brittany is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Brittany. View 24 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

Brittany is a great listener and offers professional incite on your situation.

Reviewed March 2024

Brittany is very supportive and understanding. I feel like I am checking in and chatting with a peer - the discussions are very comfortable and not at all feeling like "answering to a doctor". :) Would definitely recommend Brittany to others.

Reviewed July 2023

More about Brittany

  • 12 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Welcome to BetterHelp. Life events can cause anyone to experience symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. How you respond to these symptoms makes all the difference in your overall health. Together we will work to identify your goals of managing these symptoms and develop steps to reduce their affect on your day to day life. Sometimes these life events are traumatic, which can cause much longer term effects on your health. Processing trauma, no matter how long ago it happened, is vital to moving forward past the traumatic event.

A little bit about me personally. I am a Southern Illinois native. I attended SIU and completed my Bachelor’s of Social Work in December of 2012. After taking a semester off, I moved forward to obtain my Masters of Social Work which I completed in May of 2014. Since completing my education, I have worked as a therapist with adolescents with extreme trauma in a residential setting. I then worked with the public schools in Williamson County to provide therapy in the schools to students with a variety of disorders, including behavior disturbances. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting for the past 3 years. I have found that therapy is my passion and I look forward to helping you discover how therapy can improve your quality of life.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Eating disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Adoption and foster care Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Family problems First responder issues Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Brittany Vaughn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033677687.

  • LCSW · Illinois · 149.021018 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Brittany Vaughn

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

24 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Comfortable Supportive Great listener Amazing Listens Professional Recommend Understand

Brittany is a great listener and offers professional incite on your situation.

Reviewed March 2024

Brittany is very supportive and understanding. I feel like I am checking in and chatting with a peer - the discussions are very comfortable and not at all feeling like "answering to a doctor". :) Would definitely recommend Brittany to others.

Reviewed July 2023

Definitely makes you feel heard.

Reviewed April 2023

Brittany is truly an amazing therapist. She’s helped me tremendously through navigating past trauma and how it’s impacted my life today. Even when I don’t have much to talk about during a session I can still feel comfortable just talking about my week and what’s been going on. She’s great

Reviewed February 2023

She's helpful, kind, and a great listener. I dumped a lot on her and she's flowing with all this beautifully.

Reviewed May 2022

i think she’s great and helpful glad i have her to listen and help me through things

Reviewed May 2022

She is great!

Reviewed April 2022

Great at being flexible and truly helpful. I needed someone who was comfortable and able to converse via text for a majority of my use. Brittany is great at creating a safe and relaxing environment for you to just talk about anything. I encourage hesitant users to try using the text chat session option as sometimes it is easier for people to be more open and honest by writing out thoughts and sending via text. Sometimes speaking in person face to face can be intimidating and make people less talkative and open.

Reviewed April 2022

She’s still the best

Reviewed December 2021

Brittany is very timely and professional. She has been a very helpful part of my weekly routine where I can just process all my feelings and reset. She sends helpful worksheets and always has suggestions on making improvements in my life and what I should focus on.

Reviewed June 2021

Brittany is amazing and is so good at putting me at ease and having me be comfortable to talk about the uncomfortable stuff. I always looking forward to talking with her.

Reviewed April 2021

She’s the best. I love her

Reviewed December 2020

This was my first time seeking counseling for myself, and I was matched with Brittany off the bat. As I was nervous from the get-go, Brittany was understanding, patient, and open to any issues I wished to discuss. I've been working with her digitally for the last 4 months during COVID over a variety of topics, ranging from home life, to work life, to my personal relationships. Each session she's been able to help me, be it through personal worksheets, establishing helpful habits, or simply listening to (and engaging with) me as a reasonably objective 3rd party. I've really enjoyed my time with her, and found this experience to be incredibly beneficial!

Reviewed November 2020

I really appreciate working with Brittany. She is a great listener, and had the ability to quickly establish a warm connection between us so that we could really get to work. She is perceptive, responsive and supportive. She is insightful and has a breadth of information readily available to support it. I am glad to have found this resource!

Reviewed November 2020

Phenomenal therapist.

Reviewed November 2020

I have absolutely loved working with Brittany. She has been extremely helpful and supportive. She genuinely listens to me and makes me feel accepted.

Reviewed November 2020

I’ve been working with Brittany for about a month and it’s been going really well! She responds quickly, thoughtfully, and asks just the right questions. I’ve tried in-person therapy once before and have done chat sessions with Brittany, and I feel I get the same level of attention and care over chat than I did in-person. Definitely recommend and am so happy with my experience.

Reviewed September 2020

Kind and compassionate

Reviewed September 2020

Brittany and I connected because she listens to me and helps me to understand myself. I share things wither her that I can't share with anybody else in my life.

Reviewed September 2020

My counselor has been great so far. We are still getting to know each other.

Reviewed September 2020

Brittany is a homie. She is a good listening and calls me out when I'm avoiding issues, which is something I needed.

Reviewed July 2020

Very helpful during these crazy times.

Reviewed June 2020

It’s still very early in our counselor patient relationship. But so far I really do enjoy the outlet I have with Brittany. She seems to understand what I am saying and is respectful and helpful in her responses.

Reviewed May 2020

I feel very listened to and respected with Brittany. She knows the questions to ask and I find myself actually being able to express my concerns without them being over looked.

Reviewed May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Brittany Vaughn offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Brittany Vaughn works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Brittany Vaughn speak?

Brittany Vaughn speaks English.

How many years of experience does Brittany Vaughn have?

Brittany Vaughn has 12 years of experience.

Where is Brittany Vaughn licensed to practice?

Brittany Vaughn is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Brittany Vaughn accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Brittany Vaughn does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Brittany Vaughn offer?

Brittany Vaughn offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Brittany Vaughn?

Brittany Vaughn can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Brittany Vaughn?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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