Meet one of our therapists, Daniel Vaughan,
Daniel joined the Babb Center counseling staff in 2015, but in case you are not familiar with him—we want you to get better acquainted!
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Daniel provides therapy for married couples, families, and kids struggling with behavioral issues, abuse, trauma, and grief. Daniel also the unique experience of working for several years with families involved in various phases of the adoption and foster care process.
Here are some more fun facts to know about Daniel:
Q. Where did you go to school?
A. I completed my undergraduate work at Texas A&M University, and then got a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Q. What team(s) do you cheer for?
A. I will ALWAYS root for the Texas A&M Aggies, but outside of that I am starting to drift away from the Dallas Cowboys and lean toward the Tennessee Titans. They just showed too much heart last season not to become a fan.
Q. What is a fond childhood memory?
A. There are so many, but I miss going to the Frio River in Texas with my extended family the most.
Q. What is something you do each week?
A. I am a huge fan of audiobooks. For me, it breaks up the monotony of my drive home. I love WWII history and am currently finishing a book on Area 51.
Q. What is a favorite memory from growing up?
A. As a senior in high school, I was a part of a bi-district champion football team. What I loved most was that we did not have any superstars, and our grit as a team helped us outlast several teams that were supposed to beat us.
Q. What is something about you that very few people know?
A. Most people who have been around me in social situations think that I am an extrovert when in reality I am an introvert.
Q. What is a quote you think about often?
A. “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” Jesus said it first, and my high school pastor David Smith made this real to me.
Q. What is a moment in counseling that stands out to you?
A. My consistently favorite moment in counseling comes after the first session when an individual or couple walks out with a new perspective, hope, and belief that they can conquer their “unsolvable” problem.
Q. If you could say one thing to anyone, what would you say?
A. Don’t let anyone try to tell you that there is only one way to do something. I had so many well-intentioned people try to show me the “right” way to do counseling. Working at the Babb Center, I have seen so many different styles of counseling that provide excellent outcomes for our clients.
Q. What truth from the Bible do you want everyone to know?
A. God knows the plans He has for you, and if you really seek Him and commit to follow Him no matter what, He WILL NOT let you choose the wrong way. So many decisions in my life have been made not knowing what comes next. God always comes through!
Q. What is something practical you learned during your years of preparing to become a therapist?
A. One of my counseling professors told us that as the years go by, his teaching about counseling has become easier to understand. I strive to do the same for my clients—breaking down complex therapeutic concepts into discussions they can understand and anchor to when they leave my office.