- Stress and depression
- Guilt and shame
- Caregiver support
About Ana
Ana Vaughn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of professional experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She also works with people dealing with cancer, caregiver strain, domestic violence aftereffects, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and building self-love.
Ana keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She talks through what feels overwhelming and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations focus on specific thoughts, actions, and small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions move at a steady pace and follow the concerns the person brings.
Her background includes several years of clinical practice in community settings and direct work with people facing loss and long-term stress. Ana draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, anxiety, and coping challenges. She emphasizes clear goals and steps to work toward those goals.
Ana explains options and next steps in plain language so people know what to expect. She respects cultural and personal differences and adjusts her approach to the person's needs. People who want a practical way to talk through guilt, shame, grief, or life transitions often find this style useful.
To begin, she asks people to identify one or two pressing concerns and a small first objective. From there, sessions track progress and adjust the plan as needed. The focus is on steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Ana works with common evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and problem-solving. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test more balanced thoughts, which often reduces anxiety and self-critical feelings. Another method guides small behavioral changes and structured activities to lift mood and rebuild confidence after loss or prolonged stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options and help decide which techniques match the person's goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is tracked and new priorities come up, so the client and therapist collaborate on next steps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can still make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone join a session without being on camera if that feels better. Licensed professionals often find these practical adjustments help work steadily on guilt, shame, grief, and everyday stress without rearranging a whole day.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses conversations on specific thoughts and actions a person can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ana has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings with people facing loss and long-term stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices with clients in that state.
Can people have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.