Therapist profile
Dr. Vaughn DeCoster, LCSW
Arkansas
LCSW - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arkansas / 3738-C
- NPI1689634255
- Experience31 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArkansas
About
- Anger management tools
- Relationship patterns
- Mindfulness practice
About Vaughn
Dr. Vaughn DeCoster is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 31 years of clinical experience based in Arkansas. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses related areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and life-purpose questions.
He frames therapy as a practical, collaborative process. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and tests different strategies until something fits. Sessions focus on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, with concrete tools that can be used between meetings. He also sometimes integrates creative methods, including photography, when they suit the work.
Dr. DeCoster draws on a mix of approaches to tackle problems that come from relationships and life stressors. He uses techniques from Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how close relationships shape feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns of thought that fuel anger or anxiety and try different responses.
Mindfulness practices and client-centered listening are woven into his sessions to help people slow down and make clearer choices. As a former university professor, he brings teaching and coaching skills to the room, offering direct guidance when helpful. He asks practical questions about what fits a client's life and adjusts plans accordingly.
Sessions are intended to be focused and efficient, since Dr. DeCoster recognizes how busy life can be. To begin, he asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to set goals and priorities.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions using this lens focus on patterns in relationships and how those patterns show up in everyday conflicts, including angry reactions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice automatic thoughts and test different responses. In video or audio sessions CBT can be used to set small experiments, practice new responses, and review what worked between meetings.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name the emotions that drive behavior. When done remotely, EFT sessions guide people to recognize emotional turns during conflicts and try alternative ways of expressing needs.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your goals, try out methods, and adjust plans based on what helps you most. That process is part of the work rather than an extra step.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them practice strategies in real time and bring examples from daily life into conversation.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does he help with around anger?
He works with adults on anger related to relationships, work stress, resentment, and the emotional fallout from trauma and grief.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He practices in a collaborative, practical way that tests different strategies and focuses on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 31 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker and former university professor.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an AR LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arkansas.
Can I meet with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.