Maggie Vaughan, MFT, PhD.

Maggie Vaughan, MFT, PhD is an experienced anxiety, depression, and couples specialist, author of Depression Relief Journal, as well as the founder of Happy Apple®. From her Columbus Circle office in Manhattan, Dr. Vaughan works with adult individuals and couples.

Dr. Vaughan earned degrees from Duke University, the California Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology, and the University of Southern California (USC). Her approach is non-judgmental and empathetic, and her interventions draw from existential, attachment, and cognitive-behavioral theories, among others. As a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, Dr. Vaughan brings an awareness of how lifestyle, health conditions, nutrition, supplementation, mindfulness, and other techniques influence mental health.

Several media outlets have featured Dr. Vaughan’s work, including CNBC, New York Times, Huff Post, and BBC Radio. She’s been named “Best Marriage Counselor” by The Manhattan Award Program, “Best in Counseling and Mental Health” by the Best Businesses of Manhattan Award Program, and the “Counseling and Mental Health Excellence” honor by The Manhattan Small Business Excellence Awards program.  She holds licenses in NY, NJ, DE, and CA. 

With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Vaughan serves clients in person, near Columbus Circle and Midtown, NYC as well as online.