Lee-Anne Vaughn , LCSW

Lee-Anne Vaughn brings a thoughtful balance of self-reflection and practical planning to her therapeutic work, helping people identify what stands in the way of living the life they want. She guides exploration of personal roadblocks and partners with clients to turn insights into actionable steps that move them toward their goals.

With 10 years of clinical experience, she practices in a private setting in central Kentucky and welcomes adults of all ages. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and also earned a Master in Social Work (MSW) and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Kentucky. In addition, she is a certified financial social work educator through the Center for Financial Social Work in Asheville, NC, and applies that financial wellness training when financial concerns are part of a person’s story.

Lee-Anne uses a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs. Her preferred methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person-centered approaches, and mindfulness practices, and she also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques as appropriate. She values the therapeutic benefits of contact with animals and time outdoors as complements to talk-based work.

Lee-Anne aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where insight, practical tools, and compassionate support come together to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction challenges, life transitions, and a broad set of emotional and behavioral issues.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in alignment with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building, making it useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with specific challenges.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients access their own strengths and solutions; this approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lee-Anne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays aligned with what is most useful.

Online therapy with Lee-Anne offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent support can be provided through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access help from home or other convenient locations.