Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Lisa works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Lisa
Dr. Lisa Vaughn is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with 27 years of clinical experience. She listens without judgment and helps people sort through strong feelings, relationship conflict, and life transitions.
Her style is calm and direct, aimed at practical change rather than long lectures. She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs, drawing on methods that focus on thoughts, emotions, and how people connect with others.
Background and approach
Anger, trauma, anxiety, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and addiction are among the issues she addresses. She also supports people coping with grief, caregiving, and major life changes. In sessions she emphasizes clear communication and understanding patterns that repeat across generations.
That includes looking at attachment and how past relationships shape current responses. She also works on concrete skills for managing strong emotions and rebuilding trust in close relationships. Dr.
Vaughn brings a strengths-based outlook and often blends cognitive tools with emotion-focused work. She helps people set realistic goals and practice new behaviors between sessions. This practical focus supports steady, achievable progress over time.
Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. People in California can follow the site process to match and schedule a session that fits their needs.
What Lisa works with
Everything Lisa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Lisa's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Pregnancy and childbirth
Approaches Lisa lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping skills.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Sessions may adjust the plan over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so decisions are made together.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video is good for deeper conversations and seeing body language. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can support brief updates, skill coaching between sessions, and people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while working with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Lisa
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with anger, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm, practical, and strengths-focused. Sessions mix talking, emotional work, and skill practice to manage strong feelings and improve communication.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 27 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.