I am a therapist that provides individual , family therapy, couples therapy. I am a license in the state of Maryland with over 21 years of experience as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical . I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, post -traumatic stress, relationship issues, marital issues, parenting issues, career challenges, and life changes. I also help people who have experience physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapeutic style is warm an interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect , dignity. sensitivity, empathy and compassion. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels,
My approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic , psychodynamic and rational emotive therapy.
I am skilled in tailoring our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps toward change. If you are ready to take those first steps , I am here to support and empower you. I am looking forward to working with you!
Professional experience
24 yrs in practice
RelationshipsFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Infidelity, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Sexual assault and abuse
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JoAnn is very knowledgeable and understanding and offers wonderful advice and insight for my self awareness, healing and growth.
Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with JoAnn for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
She has really helped me through some difficult times. She is a great listener and she has recommended and given me the things that I needed most to be able to succeed in the situations that I have been in.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
she is awesome!
Written on Dec 15, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I appreciate her power of empathetic listening. As she reflects back and summarizes what I have said, I feel clearly heard and understood. She has provided good ideas and suggestions for moving forward. I would highly recommend.
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
JoAnn is professional, sensitive and professional. She listens carefully and offers strategies and advice for navigating difficult situations.
Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
I truly don’t know where I’d be without Miss JoAnn. She has a calming and disarming presence, she is a prayer warrior, and she helps me walk through every difficulty that could easily become a burden with confidence. I am eternally grateful to have had her during the hardest times of my life. And I am grateful to have her now still!
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
JoAnn is friendly, listens to me and makes tangible plans and gives me home work which I find really beneficial. She is very down to earth and I would highly recommend her to anyone struggling with any type of issues.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and grief
JoAnn has been very helpful and I would highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She is one of a kind awesome!!!
Written on Jul 07, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I love Ms. JoAnn!!! She makes me feel heard and I have grown so much under her care.
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
JoAnn is very helpful. I have enjoyed how I am able to freely express myself. She has also provided worksheets that I can use to further improve my understanding of my situations.
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Very good help
Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
JoAnn Vaughn has truly been a blessing. She listens attentively and using her wisdom and knowledge, provides the best possible solution to help get you through. She is resourceful and a powerful prayer warrior. She provides practical and biblical principles which are both foundational and needed in my life. It has been an amazing experience working with her and I am in a better place spiritually and emotionally since.
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
It has helped my mental along with my communication
Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
JoAnn is one of my favorite therapists I’ve ever had. She is a great listener, wise and I can tell she is there to fight in my corner. She has a very big heart for her clients. I walk away feeling truly supported and more equipped after my appointments with her. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
have really appreciated working with her!
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She keeps in contact with me. This followup is better than my so called "friends". I appreciate that.
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
I always finish our sessions feeling heard, supported, and comforted.
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
JoAnn is caring, smart, and beyond helpful.
Written on Dec 17, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
JoAnn is such a blessing to my life! I have learned so much about handling my anxiety, what triggers me, and how to successfully break away from the past and remain in the present. She always remembers what I tell her from my appointments before, which is very refreshing because I don’t feel like I spend time reiterating things. She always respects me and challenges my thoughts to help me live a better, healthier life. I’m so grateful to have started Better Help and to have met JoAnn!
Written on Dec 17, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
JoAnn is such an amazing therapist. I was nervous about therapy until I started my first session. JoAnn is so easy to talk to. She has made this experience such a positive one. She listens, she is compassionate and she gives helpful advice. The resources and activities she has suggested have helped already. She is knowledgeable in many different areas including biblical principles which is very important to me. I am extremely happy that she was selected as my therapist. I am tremendously thankful for her.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
JoAnn was so helpful, I really appreciate her insight and encouragement!
Written on Jul 09, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks
JoAnn Vaughn is a wonderful prayer warrior and a compassionate listener. She provides kind, but straightforward and honest counsel. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks
JoAnn is amazing and sweet! She is very helpful and resourceful!
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks
thankful and grateful for this mighty woman of God. Filled with wisdom experience patience temperament and knowledge……
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
JoAnn is great! She helped me take a step back and get out of the funk I was in. 10/10.
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
JoAnn is great! She really listens and give throughly advice .
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
JoAnn has been such a blessing to me. She connected with me through just being compassionate and reassuring of my efforts. She gave me a better understanding of how I deal with things and held me accountable. I feel beyond grateful to have had her as my therapist.
Written on May 28, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Awesome!!!!
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Had a very helpful, informative section. Has helped me release tension and motivated me to do physical exercise.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very easy going, understanding, and I feel willing to put up with some crap.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Best therapist I ever had. Very attentive and helps me become a better person. I have grown in my self development and how to be more mindful.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is the best!
Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I thank JoAnn for listening and offering advice and steps to make big personal changes
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
JoAnn listens to me and supports me. She makes me feel really comfortable.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with JoAnn for 4 months
Ms. Vaughn has been an excellent therapist thus far. She has helped me in many ways and I look forward to my weekly conversations with her.
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
JoAnn is so kind and helpful! She is a great listener, and doesn’t make me feel judged. I enjoy our sessions!
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Best herspidt I’ve ever had lol sincerely thank you so much
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Great listener, patient and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend
Written on Nov 06, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Ms. JoAnn is very sweet and patient. She listens and makes suggestions as she sees fit. I’d certainly recommend her.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
She listens to your concern and suggests ways on how to deal with anxiety.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
So grateful for her
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
She’s is awesome to talk and listens intently.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and career difficulties
She was very kind and listened well. She was very grounded in scripture which I found comforting.
Written on Oct 02, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is the best. Listens, supports, remains objective, doesn't pick sides, holds you accountable and is very supportive.
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Thank you so much for your spiritual and psychological help. You helped me to process my emotions and slow down. I am very grateful for our time, even though I wish it was longer. Thank you so much and God bless you.
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks
She is nice , and quite helpful in sorting out issues I had. Thank you so much :)
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
JoAnn helps me to find my inner voice and stand up for myself and come to my own conclusions about my problems by acting as a sounding board and offering advice with a real world application. I can reach out to her day or night when I’m struggling and she responds promptly. She has provided me with many worksheets and exercises to help combat anxiety and establish boundaries in my life so I am no longer taken advantage of. I don’t know where I’d be without her.
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
JoAnn is a great listener. My sessions with her have been incredibly helpful and I’ve definitely walked away with so much more clarity. Highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Easy way to talk with
Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
JoAnn has helped me a great deal during a challenging time in my life. She is responsive and listens attentively. I feel that she genuinely cares about my well-being.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 4 months
JoAnn is very friendly and easy to talk to about your problems. She’s interactive and will actually give her opinion without judgment and provide possible solutions to problems. She’s also really responsive outside of the therapy time.
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
She was amazing.
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is thorough and trying to understand my concerns and my goals. I really like her.
Written on Aug 27, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
JoAnn is great!
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, and intimacy-related issues
JoAnn is a well seasoned, professional Christian therapist. She gave me the needed counsel and expertise
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
JoAnn has such a soft and warming spirit. It has definitely made me and my partner open up more about the issues we are facing in our relationship. She listens to both sides and gives great advice, solutions, and views our feelings in two different perspectives. After my partner and I had our first session, we already felt a difference because of JoAnn’s help. I would definitely recommend her!
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and career difficulties
JoAnn Vaughn is an excellent therapist. She listens well to your concerns and offers a variety of methods to help with issues in a friendly and down-to-earth way. I strongly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I’ve only had one session so far, but it was very enlightening. I feel like JoAnn really listened to my concerns and provided good insight.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s exceptional and has been very helpful!
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and career difficulties
During our first session she actively listened and had a calming presence.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coaching
JoAnn is an awesome, attentive, helpful therapists! Thoroughly enjoyed my sessions with her and looking forward to more.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
JoAnn is amazing! She challenges me, listens to me, and helps me with solutions. It feels so good to be heard and helped by her. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for a caring, honest, and helpful therapist!
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I absolutely love her. I love how understanding she was. I love that she listened but wouldn't let me dwell on problems and suggested techniques that I use to this day.
She is friendly, personable, and gets to the root of things. I would definitely recommend her.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
JoAnn is very attentive! She gives great advice and actions to go along with my concerns.
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
JoAnn is like the Aunty I wish I had. Even though this is a job, she is very caring and attentive. She listens, understands and tells me the truth no matter how difficult it is to hear. I feel heard, important and valued. Thank you so very much. I most especially appreciate the random voice notes that I really needed at that specific time. Thanks so much!
Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She encouraged me to pray 3 times a day for my stepdaughter and I have been trying to do that. Having that reminder is so essential and makes me feel closer to my stepdaughter.
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and intimacy-related issues
JoAnn listened very carefully to my situation and offered thoughtful unbiased feedback taking into consideration all that was said. She seemed to be considerate and sensitive in her responses.
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
I’ve had several therapists in the past and none hold a candle to JoAnn. She’s very thoughtful and has great advice. I know I’m going to get better with her help
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is very thoughtful and caring in her approach and is helpful in many ways.
Written on Mar 12, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
She is very nice and professional I appreciate her advice
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
JoAnn, is calm patient, helpful and supportive.
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with JoAnn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
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