Jorrene Vaughn , LMSW

Jorrene Vaughn is an LMSW, a Licensed Master Social Worker, with 32 years of clinical experience working with adults and families in Michigan. She brings a calm, relational style to therapy and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, family and intimacy-related concerns, eating and body image issues, parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses a range of related concerns such as abandonment, attachment and codependency issues, communication and control problems, caregiver stress, domestic violence, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and compassion fatigue.

Her clinical work blends evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic understanding, all delivered within a genuine therapeutic relationship that prioritizes presence and attunement. She emphasizes collaborative exploration to help clients gain insight, set direction, and build practical coping skills. Jorrene generally avoids directing clients on what to do and only rarely offers direct advice, preferring to support each person in finding their own solutions. She practices from Michigan and holds an LMSW credential in that state. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and collaboration

Jorrene integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online work, which helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences dictate their choices while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action. She also uses client-centered therapy, creating a warm, accepting space in which clients lead the conversation and feel understood as they explore their concerns and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another commonly used approach in her practice, offering structured strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jorrene collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.

Online sessions with licensed professionals offer practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to work through issues in ways that match their schedule and comfort level. These options can make it easier to access consistent care and maintain progress while balancing other life responsibilities.