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Teerah Vaughn

Therapist
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Teerah, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma work with adolescents, teens, and young adults. I have worked with clients of all ages and believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can finally stop filtering yourself. I’m very down to earth, easy to talk to, and genuinely believe nothing is “too much” to bring into session. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, relationship stress, or just feeling emotionally stuck, my goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and a little less alone in it all.

My approach to therapy

I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you make sense of what you are feeling without judgment or pressure. My style is laid back, honest, and collaborative, so sessions with me feel natural and real rather than cold or clinical. I want clients to feel comfortable showing up exactly as they are because healing starts when you no longer feel like you have to hide parts of yourself. Also, truly nothing shocks me, so you can just say the thing.

What you can expect from me

The first session is really about getting to know you, hearing your story, and understanding what support would actually feel helpful for you right now. You do not need to have the “right” words or everything figured out before coming in. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, comfortable, and hopeful that things can get better. Therapy can be hard work, but I try to make the space feel human, supportive, and even a little relieving from day one.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Humorous, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Missouri State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Missouri)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Management
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English