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Debra Vaughan, LPC
Oklahoma
LPC in Oklahoma - Stress and Anxiety care
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Self-love focus
About Debra
Debra Vaughan is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma with 11 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those managing ADHD, bipolar symptoms, grief, parenting strain, career concerns, and issues around self-esteem and self-love.
Her sessions focus on practical changes in thinking and behavior. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and skills-based strategies. Conversations are direct and aimed at identifying patterns that keep problems going and testing simple alternatives in daily life.
Debra has worked with people across a wide age range and with different presenting problems. Her background includes work with trauma, addictive behaviors, mood concerns, and attention differences. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to pacing and goals.
In sessions she helps clients break big problems into small steps. She offers tools for managing strong emotions, improving sleep and eating patterns, and shifting unhelpful thoughts. She also supports people looking to increase self-love and rebuild trust in relationships.
Her practice combines structured exercises, reflective conversation, and short-term goal setting. Clients who prefer a hands-on, problem-solving style often find this approach useful. Before scheduling, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details to match needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Debra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and test different responses in everyday situations. CBT offers concrete exercises and short tasks to try between sessions, which can fit well into online appointments. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client's priorities, using listening and reflection to shape goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness through practical step-by-step exercises.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Debra will work with clients to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. That collaboration means techniques can be adjusted over time based on what is helping and what feels manageable.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins, sessions that avoid travel time, or using video when a visual connection helps. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep focus on concrete skills practice and homework that supports day-to-day changes.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, emphasizing changes in thinking and behavior through structured exercises and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working in counseling roles with people facing trauma, mood concerns, addictive behaviors, and attention differences.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Oklahoma.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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