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- Stress and anxiety
- Career and motivation
- Self-esteem work
About Shariffa
LCSW in Connecticut with 5 years of experience, Shariffa 'Nicole' Vaughn helps people address stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career struggles, and life changes. She frames clients as experts in their own stories and works alongside them to build on strengths. Sessions are presented as collaborative conversations aimed at practical change and clearer direction.
Vaughn focuses on motivation, confidence, and coping strategies that fit daily life. She talks through current problems and looks for small, workable steps clients can try between sessions. That approach is useful for panic attacks, waves of anxiety, and times of feeling stuck at work or in life direction.
She also pays attention to areas like body image, control issues, forgiveness, guilt, shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Conversations may include identifying patterns, testing new behaviors, and reflecting on what matters most to the client. The goal is to reduce distress and increase clearer choices rather than rely on jargon or long lectures.
Vaughn has a social work background and uses that perspective to link personal goals with practical supports. Her LCSW credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Over five years she has worked with people facing varied stressors and transitions.
People considering work with her can expect straightforward conversation and guided problem-solving. She emphasizes clients' strengths while offering tools for managing panic, building self-love, and improving daily functioning.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Vaughn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach helps people learn concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic - breathing and grounding practices, brief behavioral experiments, and stepwise exposure to feared situations. These techniques aim to reduce panic and increase confidence in managing symptoms.Another thread in her work emphasizes values and goal-oriented problem solving. This involves clarifying what matters to the client, breaking larger goals into doable steps, and testing small changes to see what helps. That style is useful for career decisions, motivation concerns, and life-purpose questions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they check progress and adjust methods when something isn't working.
If you plan to work online with her, confirm the session formats she currently offers before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these benefits to keep therapy practical and manageable alongside everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, panic, and self-love.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions center on clients' strengths, problem-solving, and small behavior changes to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in clinical social work settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Begin by selecting 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, use the urgent help numbers.