Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 44 insurances. Specializes in Trauma and PTSD
(she/her)
Often rebooked
My name is Elvira Aleman Vaughan. I am a Christian counselor who works with adults who have depression/anxiety. If you prefer talk therapy I'll use CBT to help you get to the root of the issue. But if you are open to trying a proven technique that is less conventional and yields quicker results, I will use EMDR to help you heal and move forward.
In the first few sessions I get a case history, and we begin teaching relaxation techniques/resources to help you be able to talk about what is hurting you. We face the pain and this eventually takes the power away from whatever causes us pain - we become desensitized to it.
I am constantly learning and reading to keep up with the latest techniques and to improve my work. I want to provide the best possible treatment for my clients.
I help those who have childhood trauma and who feel unable to connect with people around them in a successful way. Many adults who experienced childhood trauma need help processing and healing from the trauma so that they see themselves and others in a healthier way. EMDR is a therapy that has helped and helps people reduce the symptoms of depression/anxiety that blocks them from living a full life by helping the brain heal from traumatic memories. I also use some cognitive-behavioral therapy as EMDR incorporates many different types of therapy. Begin your healing journey today.
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
I was trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy, however, I have found EMDR helps clients faster than CBT does. EMDR helps the brain heal trauma that keeps people stuck in the past.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps people develop healthy communication and boundaries. These are skills that were often not modeled well in a home with dysfunction.
4 ratings with written reviews
December 23, 2025
Elvira was super! She was a great listener and gave helpful suggestions.
September 23, 2025
First session was amazing, I can tell she wants to help and I enjoyed her approach and openness. I felt like I could be myself.
July 1, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Elvira and I am so excited to continue to work toward healing with her. She is very warm, knowledgeable, and understanding.