Jorrene VaughnLMSW

Jorrene Vaughn is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over three decades of clinical experience. She has worked in psychiatric hospitals, a Veterans Administration hospital, Partial Hospital programs, and in private practice alongside a licensed clinical psychologist. Jorrene focuses on building a real, grounded therapeutic relationship and meeting people where they are.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses family of origin matters, parenting strain, eating and body image concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and control. Jorrene helps people facing life transitions, career doubts, compassion fatigue, and long-term mood conditions like bipolar disorder.

Jorrene combines interpersonal, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavior ideas with acceptance and mindfulness practices. Sessions aim to help people understand their patterns and find practical direction. She generally avoids telling clients what to do and will offer guidance only when it fits the situation.

People working with Jorrene can expect a calm, present therapist who values honest facing of difficult feelings. She works in English and brings experience from hospital and outpatient settings to outpatient care in Michigan. Her approach emphasizes connection, clarity, and steady support as people work through complex emotional concerns.

If you are juggling parenting, pregnancy-related stress, or major life change, she helps you talk through next steps and find more manageable ways forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify personal values and take small steps toward those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections among thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns useful for anxiety, mood, and some relationship concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps people find their own solutions; this approach supports people dealing with grief, shame, and self-esteem issues.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Jorrene works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She will discuss options and tailor sessions so the chosen approach makes sense for the problems you bring and for the pace you prefer.

Confirm which session formats are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow consistent check-ins during stressful periods. Phone sessions can be a shorter, lower-bandwidth option, while video sessions let the therapist observe expressions and gestures that help the work. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your schedule and day-to-day life.