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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT methods
About Debra
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 11 years of experience, Debra Vaughan helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns. She also supports people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, self-esteem challenges, and career questions. Sessions include attention to self-love and compassion fatigue when relevant.
Debra uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. She draws on Client-Centered methods to follow the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Narrative Therapy is used when people want to reframe stories they tell about themselves. Solution-Focused Therapy guides short-term goal setting and quick steps for change. Debra blends these approaches to match each person’s situation rather than relying on a single model.
She has worked with children who have experienced trauma and abuse, adolescents and adults dealing with addictive behaviors, mood disorders, and ADHD. Her background includes more than a decade of practice in Oklahoma settings with diverse client concerns. Sessions are practical and action-oriented, aimed at manageable changes.
To begin, she asks about the immediate problems and what the person wants to change. That shapes the approach and the first set of steps offered in early sessions.
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How Debra applies therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist reflects what she hears and helps the person set the agenda for sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive actions. DBT skills can be useful for anger, mood swings, and stress-related problems. Debra uses these methods collaboratively and will help figure out which approach fits the client's goals and situation during early sessions.
Online work is focused on fitting sessions into everyday life. Confirm the exact session formats before booking since session options are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions easier to schedule around work or school and helpful for keeping momentum between appointments. The therapist will discuss practicalities such as session length and frequency so that therapy fits into daily routines and supports measurable steps toward the client's goals.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, relationship and parenting issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, career concerns, and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversation-based approach that blends Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to fit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with people in Oklahoma and with a range of concerns from trauma to mood and addictive behaviors.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the state of Oklahoma and practices with clients from that region.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any time zone or licensing considerations when booking.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and region.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.