- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Life purpose questions
About Elyse
Elyse Vaughn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, trauma and depression. People often come seeking clearer direction after a major life change or during a midlife reassessment, including questions about life purpose.
In sessions Elyse focuses on practical conversation and steady planning. She helps people name what feels most urgent, track patterns that keep them stuck, and try small steps to shift how daily life feels. Work often includes looking at attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and consequences of past family experiences.
She also addresses issues that follow relationship ruptures, such as infidelity, separation, and domestic violence, and the feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, or panic that can follow. Elyse listens for how those experiences show up now and helps people map out manageable next steps for coping and decision making.
Elyse describes her style as collaborative and supportive. She treats the person in front of her as the source of expertise about their life, and she brings clinical experience to help translate goals into concrete actions. This can include problem-solving around relationships, practicing different ways of communicating, or pacing work on trauma-related material.
People interested in beginning can expect straightforward conversations about goals and practical tools to try between sessions. Elyse works in English and practices in California as an LMFT.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Attachment-informed work looks at patterns in relationships and helps people try different ways of communicating and connecting.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then suggest methods to try. That process is collaborative and may shift as progress and needs change.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats Elyse offers, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone participate from a quieter room at home or fit a session into a lunch break, depending on what works best for the person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses collaborative conversations to identify what matters most and to set small, doable steps. Sessions often include tracking patterns and practicing different ways of responding.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of professional experience as a therapist in clinical and counseling roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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