Nathalie Vaughn

Nathalie Vaughn is a dedicated therapist of color with over 10 years of experience, previously serving as a staff therapist at Smith College Counseling Services. She specializes in working with traditional-age students, Ada Comstock Scholars, and graduate students while also supervising MSW interns. Nathalie's diverse background includes experience in a community mental health outpatient clinic and as a crisis clinician in the Northampton area. She offers clinical consultation to master's students at the Smith School for Social Work during the summer months. An advocate for social justice and a proud ally of the LGBTQ community, Nathalie's practice is rooted in trauma-informed care and incorporates person-in-environment and relational theoretical perspectives. She addresses a variety of client concerns, including peer relationships, identity, self-perception, cognitive distortions, and the individuation/separation process. Her interventions encompass a range of modalities, such as talk therapy, CBT/DBT skills, couples and family consultations, and mindfulness practices. With a commitment to compassion and a culturally sensitive approach, Nathalie tailors her therapeutic techniques to meet clients where they are, guiding them toward their aspirations for mental and emotional well-being.