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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and ACT
About DeAnna
DeAnna Vaughan-Vitale, LCSW, holds licenses in Oklahoma and Arkansas and has 30 years of practice experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD using methods she lists such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and EMDR.
Vaughan-Vitale focuses on practical, talk-based work. She helps people name what is most difficult and try ways to manage symptoms day to day. Sessions look at thinking patterns, emotional responses, and behaviors. She uses concrete exercises drawn from cognitive and behavioral methods and values the client’s perspective in planning steps forward.
Her background includes long experience with grief, trauma recovery, and stress related to caregiving and midlife change. She also concentrates on issues tied to adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and disability, and substance use concerns. The list of approaches she uses includes both skills-based therapies and therapies that explore meaning and values.
Vaughan-Vitale frames therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set goals, try techniques between sessions, and adjust plans based on what works. Her practice language is English and she does not take international clients.
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the See online therapy options button.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values. It helps people make choices that align with what matters to them even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It uses practical exercises and homework to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective and helps people feel heard while they explore goals and options.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm current session formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier scheduling on busy days, the ability to choose quieter surroundings, and avoiding travel time. Remote work can make it simpler to fit short check-ins around work or caregiving, and some clients prefer using skills-based exercises between sessions. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know how sessions will be conducted.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Oklahoma
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What main concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and talk-based. She uses practical exercises from cognitive and behavioral methods and incorporates values and meaning work when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of practice experience.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and Arkansas and practices in Arkansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
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 with her practice?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.