Kristina Vaughan, LCSW

Staff Therapist
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Talk Therapy

Education and training

  • University of Houston-Graduate College of Social Work Master of Social Work (MSW)

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Kristina Vaughan, LCSW

Kristina Vaughan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Houston, Texas. Kristina has been a therapist for two and a half years, and an exceptional social worker for six years. Kristina received her Master's Degree from the University of Houston in 2016. Kristina helps adults of all ages and teens to heal from emotional dysregulation and self-sabotage patterns rooted in childhood trauma. Kristina specializes in Bipolar Disorder and impulse control disorders. Kristina is empathetic and direct with her clients. She uses an eclectic approach to therapy, and she works with her clients collaboratively to prioritize their greatest needs first. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Brainspotting. If you feel like you've been living in a state of being an audience member, rather than the storyteller of your own life, then look no further. Kristina is the right therapist for you.

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