Licensed clinical social worker recordArkansas
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 3738-C
- NPI
- 1689634255
- Experience
- 31 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arkansas
These details come from information Vaughn supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Vaughn
Dr. Vaughn DeCoster is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Arkansas with 31 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and intimacy-related issues. He works with adults on concerns such as grief, depression, ADHD, career strain, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are practical and focused on what a person can do next to feel steadier and more in control.
He uses clear, evidence-informed methods to address feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. He describes therapy as collaborative work where the client’s life knowledge guides the process. Over three decades as a clinician and university professor, he has built a toolbox of strategies, including some creative methods that draw on photography to open new ways of seeing problems.
Dr. DeCoster blends attachment-based ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people rebuild trust, change patterns, and cope with upsetting memories. He also uses emotionally-focused work and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and increase emotional awareness. Sessions aim to try different approaches and keep what helps.
Practical matters matter in his work. He respects limited time and focuses on concrete steps people can use between appointments. He pays attention to the pressures of work, family roles, health concerns, and community duties when planning interventions.
If someone wants to begin, the process starts by selecting the online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. That leads to scheduling the first session and deciding together which strategies to try first.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. DeCoster often draws on attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy in his practice. Attachment-based work looks at how patterns of connection and distance show up in relationships and helps people try new ways of relating. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.He also uses client-centered listening to make space for a person’s perspective and mindfulness exercises to increase awareness of body and mind. Choosing the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then experiment with approaches until they find what helps best.
Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the current online session 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. Those practical benefits often help people maintain regular meetings and apply new skills between sessions.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and intimacy-related concerns, along with grief, depression, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He practices collaborative, practical therapy that mixes client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 31 years of clinical work, including experience as a university professor and therapist.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Arkansas, listed as AR LCSW.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers