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Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma therapy, PTSD, and complex trauma. For over a decade, I’ve supported adults healing from trauma and chronic stress. If you're searching for trauma therapy near me or a PTSD specialist with advanced training, I can help.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: I focus on helping you understand and heal from the past. I take a collaborative, compassionate approach that meets you where you are. I’ll spend time getting to know your story and how you see yourself, others and the world. Finally, we’ll decide together what kind of treatment feels right for you. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can start to rebuild trust in yourself and move toward the life you want.
My approach to psychotherapy is tailored to each client’s unique needs. I focus on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify patterns, set meaningful goals, and develop practical skills to navigate life’s challenges. I draw on evidence-based strategies while honoring each person’s strengths and experiences, helping clients build self-awareness, resilience, and the tools they need to create lasting positive change.
Education & Credentials
Amanda S. Vaught PsyD
- Female
- License # PS020105
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- PSYPACT Mobility # 21608
- Practicing Since 2012
Education: Graduated Villanova University with BA in psychology in 2003; Engaged in Post-Bacc from 2004-2007 at Stanford University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; Graduated PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium with PsyD in clinical psychology in 2012.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 225
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We offer a sliding scale AND clients can check with insurance reimbursement and out-of-pocket costs on our website!
- Out of Network
- We are out of network and client can check their out of pocket cost on our website: https://psychologicaltreatmentspecialists.com. We provide clients with super bills for reimbursement!
Amanda S. Vaught Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: I use a HIPPA compliant and secure platform to meet and communicate between sessions with you. I have been providing telehealth and virtual care since 2012. I love telehealth because it takes away the burden of driving to a clinic/finding child care/taking time off of work, etc. I am also highly skilled at finding a private space for clients to fully engage in therapy.
I am a co-founder of Psychological Treatment Specialists, which is a group practice dedicated to helping clients navigate mental health challenges and the impact of trauma. My colleagues and I met while working on a combat posttraumatic stress (PTSD) residential unit, became quick friends, and created a formidable team.
We specialize in the diagnosis and high-quality treatment of trauma, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), and stress-related conditions. We offer individual, group, and couples therapy. We practice from evidence-based interventions such as cognitive processing therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure (PE), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy (CBCT).
Check out our Website: https:psychologicaltreatmentspecialists.com