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Jorrene Vaughn

Compassionate therapist blending evidence and presence

LMSW Michigan

Experience
32 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Jorrene

Jorrene Vaughn is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with more than three decades of clinical experience working across hospital and outpatient settings in Michigan. Her background includes practice in psychiatric units, a Veterans Administration hospital, partial hospital programs, and personal outpatient care alongside a licensed clinical psychologist.

Background and approach

Over 32 years she has supported people facing a wide range of concerns from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, grief, addiction, eating and body image issues, caregiving stress, and career or life transitions.

Her therapeutic stance blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness approaches, client-centered work, and psychodynamic ideas with a steady emphasis on the healing potential of an authentic therapist-client relationship. She aims to help clients make sense of their experiences, identify direction, and develop practical coping skills while avoiding prescriptive advice.

Jorrene emphasizes collaboration and presence in sessions, inviting clients to explore feelings, patterns, and options at a pace that fits their needs.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and stress-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven action and acceptance strategies to increase psychological flexibility when coping with difficult emotions and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where clients’ perspectives are heard and explored to support self-understanding and growth.

Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to consider goals, preferences, and life context, combining techniques from these methods as appropriate to tailor an individualized plan rather than relying on a single technique alone.

Online therapy with Jorrene is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more adaptable around work, family, and mobility needs. These options can increase access to consistent care and allow conversations and skill practice to continue between in-person appointments, supporting steady progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jorrene address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, eating and body image concerns, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach emphasizes an authentic therapeutic relationship combined with evidence-informed techniques such as CBT and mindfulness, aiming for collaboration rather than directive advice.
How long has she been practicing?
Jorrene brings 32 years of clinical experience from settings that include psychiatric hospitals, a Veterans Administration hospital, partial hospital programs, and personal outpatient practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan. License details are MI LMSW 6801067409.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English