Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Sandra Vaughn

Sandra Vaughn, LPC

Therapist · Georgia · 23+ years of experience

Practical, listening-first counseling for life changes

Continue with Sandra

Opens BetterHelp in a new tab, where you can review online therapy options.

At a glance

Listed location
Georgia
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Georgia)
LPC · No. LPC008794
NPI
1669048377

Copied as listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

  • Client-centered
  • CBT informed
  • Compassionate care

About Sandra

Sandra Vaughn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She brings a calm, practical manner to sessions and helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sandra aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for daily life.

Sandra blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral ideas and other approaches to shape each plan. That means she listens first, then works with clients to try out different ways of thinking and acting that can reduce distress. Sessions are aimed at solving immediate problems while also building long-term coping skills.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, caregiver stress, and issues related to aging and geriatric challenges. She also addresses relationship difficulties, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, and career stress. Sandra offers support when people face complex or overlapping problems rather than a single issue.

With 23 years of experience in Georgia, Sandra keeps a respectful, compassionate tone in the room. She focuses on practical steps and honest conversation. Clients collaborate with her to track progress and adjust plans as needed.

People who prefer a direct, listening-first style may find her approach helpful. To begin, visitors can use the site's Start Therapy workflow to match and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How Sandra’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's own goals. The therapist follows the client's lead and helps them name what matters most and what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and relieve symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing emotion, tolerating distress, and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That can mean trying a mix of listening-focused sessions and skills-based work until a comfortable balance is found.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them stay consistent with care while balancing caregiving, work, or health-related commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

Sandra helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, ADHD, and many relationship and life-change concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is listening-first and practical. She combines client-centered conversations with cognitive-behavioral and other approaches to set clear, manageable goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 23 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

Sandra is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Georgia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Sandra VaughnContinue with Sandra