Vaughn Massey, LCSW-C(She/Her/Hers)

Vaughn draws on advanced training in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), completed through NYU’s post-graduate program. She also has extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, a relational approach that explores how early life experiences and unconscious patterns shape current behaviors, relationships, and emotional responses.

In session, Vaughn creates a grounded and collaborative space, often incorporating somatic check-ins, mindfulness, and meditation techniques. These practices help clients increase emotional regulation, deepen self-awareness, and reconnect with the present moment.

Her therapeutic style is warm, engaged, and nonjudgmental, with a strong emphasis on building trust and emotional safety. During initial sessions, she uses a combination of active listening and standardized measures to better understand clients’ histories, strengths, and presenting concerns.

Vaughn received her Master’s degree from the Columbia School of Social Work and spent five years working at a New York State outpatient clinic, where she provided care to a diverse adult population. Her clinical foundation is supported by her training at the NYU post-graduate program in CBT/ACT/DBT. In addition to her work in private practice, Vaughn maintains a strong personal and academic interest in art and art history, which often informs her creative and integrative approach to therapy.