- psychodynamic approaches
- CBT strategies
- mindfulness practice
About Jorrene
Jorrene Vaughn is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 32 years of clinical experience. She has worked in psychiatric hospitals, a Veteran's Administration hospital, partial hospital programs, and in outpatient private practice. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other emotional struggles.
Her work emphasizes a genuine therapeutic relationship. She aims to be present and to help people understand themselves better so they can find direction. She does not give orders and only rarely offers direct advice.
Clinically, she draws on psychodynamic ideas, cognitive behavioral approaches, and interpersonal methods. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices when they fit a client's needs. These methods are used to address patterns, unhelpful thoughts, and emotional responses.
Sessions focus on talking through current problems, noticing repeated reactions, and trying small changes between meetings. For someone dealing with anger, that can mean tracking triggers, testing new ways to respond, and building clearer communication habits.
Her experience in inpatient and VA settings shaped her ability to work with complex or layered difficulties. She pairs that background with a straightforward, relationship-based way of working so clients can sort through feelings and make practical changes.
Therapeutic approaches used for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that align with those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings rather than letting them drive behavior. It can help with anger that comes from feeling stuck or overwhelmed.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills for spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different responses, which can reduce explosive reactions and chronic resentment.
She also uses client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to pay attention to relationship patterns and long-standing themes that shape how someone reacts. Those approaches are useful when anger ties into past hurts or attachment problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on goals, experiences, and day-to-day life. That choice can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and tracking tools to work well in a virtual setting so clients can practice changes between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related struggles such as shame, guilt, and impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes a real therapeutic relationship and being fully present with clients. Methods include psychodynamic ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, ACT, and mindfulness when helpful.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 32 years of clinical experience in hospitals, VA settings, partial hospital programs, and outpatient practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW practicing in Michigan.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.