- Goal focused
- Skill building
- Practical support
About Brittany
Brittany Vaughn is an LCSW who aims to help people regain daily balance when stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma make life feel overwhelming. She frames therapy around clear goals and practical steps so clients can notice small changes in day-to-day functioning. Brittany writes plainly and meets people where they are, helping them take the next manageable step forward.
Brittany completed a Bachelor of Social Work at Southern Illinois University in December 2012. She then earned a Master of Social Work in May 2014. Over the past 12 years she has worked in a range of settings across Illinois, including residential programs for adolescents facing severe trauma and school-based therapy in Williamson County.
In outpatient practice she has supported children, adolescents, and adults with concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar issues, and trauma-related symptoms. She also addresses parenting strain, self-esteem, eating difficulties, anger, and career stress. Adoption and foster care are listed among her additional focus areas when those issues are part of someone’s story.
Her style is direct and collaborative. Sessions often involve talking through problems, learning skills for coping, and practicing new ways of responding to stress. She uses approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match the person’s needs.
Brittany describes therapy as a process of identifying realistic goals and taking concrete steps toward them. She aims to make therapy understandable and usable, so people can bring changes into everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Brittany uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s goals and experience, which means the conversation centers on what matters most to the client and adapts to their pace. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when people need tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving how they handle conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the first few sessions. Brittany works with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to shape therapy around the client’s life and priorities.
If you are interested in online therapy, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during matching to decide which approach and scheduling pattern will best support your goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Brittany works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, eating concerns, anger, and career stress. She also lists adoption and foster care among her additional focus areas when relevant to a client.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on setting goals, talking through problems, practicing coping skills, and trying new ways of responding to stress.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of experience working in therapeutic roles across residential, school-based, and outpatient settings in Illinois.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW and is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.