S.A.G.E. Holistic Health and Wellness Center

Karly Grace Vaughn

MS, LMFT #152687, Director of Clinical Operations, Chief People Officer

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that don’t feel good, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Based in Tustin, CA, I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, relationship stress, and self-esteem challenges. Whether you’re a college student adjusting to a big life transition or a couple wanting to reconnect, therapy can help you feel more grounded, clear, and supported. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe to show up as you are and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.

Meet Karly

I became a therapist because I care deeply about people feeling whole. Not fixed or perfect, just more connected to themselves and what matters most. My style is warm, real, and collaborative. I meet you where you are and walk alongside you as we explore what’s working, what’s not, and what might help you move forward. Clients often tell me they feel both supported and gently challenged in our work together, like they’re doing the real work of healing, but not doing it alone. I see therapy as a place to better understand yourself, reshape old patterns, and make space for the version of you that’s ready to grow.

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Relationship and Communication Issues
  • Self-Esteem and Confidenence
  • College and Academic Pressures
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Premarital Counseling
  • ADHD/ADD

Credentials & Trainings

  • MS Marriage & Family Therapy, Loma Linda University
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #152687
  • California Pupil Personnel Services Credential
  • Certified XY Theory Relational & Life ConneXions Therapist
  • I-CBT Basic Trained
  • Specialized Training in Gender-Affirming Care

How I Work

  • Evolutionary Psychology
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) for OCD
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • XY Therapy for Couples
  • The S.A.G.E. Method

Who I Work With

  • Couples and Partners in All Relationship Styles and Stages
  • Adults Navigating Life’s Challenges
  • College and Graduate Students
  • High School Students
  • LGBTQIA+ and Gender-Diverse Individuals

Therapy With Me Feels Like

Our sessions are your space. We’ll focus on what’s important to you and take it one step at a time. I’ll bring tools, insight, and a nonjudgmental presence. I’ll gently challenge you when needed, but in ways that feel supportive. My hope is that you leave each session feeling a little more like yourself and a little clearer on where you’re headed.

Services + Fees

Mental Health Therapy: $175* per session

  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • In-Person Sessions in Tustin, CA
  • Online Therapy for California Residents
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Sliding Scale Available*

*S.A.G.E. offers sliding scale fees determined upon your financial need. Please contact us to discuss your particular financial situation to determine the session fee.

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Let'sGet Started

If you’re looking for a therapist who’s real, collaborative, and committed to helping you grow, I’d love to work with you. Reach out to schedule a session at S.A.G.E. Holistic Health & Wellness Center in Tustin, CA. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. We can start right where you are.

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”

– HELEN KELLER

Beyond the Therapy Room


Alongside my work as a therapist, I also serve as the Director of Clinical Operations and Chief People Officer at S.A.G.E.. I stepped into this leadership role in 2025, and it allows me to support not only my own clients, but the broader care experience across our practice.

For clients, this means I’m deeply involved in shaping how care is delivered at S.A.G.E., from the values we lead with to the systems that support safety, quality, and consistency in therapy. I work closely with our team to ensure that clinicians are well-supported, thoughtfully trained, and practicing with integrity and intention.

My leadership is guided by the same approach I bring into the therapy room: care that is human, grounded, and forward-thinking. I believe that when therapists are supported and systems are working well, clients feel the difference. It’s an honor to help shape a space where people can feel safe, seen, and truly supported in their healing.

Wondering how it all works?

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Common Questions About Our Services

Absolutely. You don’t need to hit rock bottom to benefit from support. Many of our clients come in feeling “stuck,” overwhelmed, or just wanting a safe space to process life. If you’re curious — that’s enough.

We combine evidence-based therapy with holistic support like Reiki, spiritual care, and community education. As a nonprofit, we focus on healing — not hustling. You’re not just a number here.

Our holistic therapists are trained to hold space for you no matter where you fall on the spectrum of religion or spirituality – or absence of it. We have worked with a large number of folx who are recovering from spiritual abuse, religious trauma or who are having a faith crisis, but that doesn’t mean we have to even talk about spirituality/religion at all during your therapy sessions. If it’s important to you, we create the space for you to explore it in our work together.

It means we treat you as a whole person — not just a diagnosis. We look at mental health, emotional wellbeing, nervous system support, and a variety of other holistic approaches including consulting with your other holistic professional team members if you desire.

We currently accept insurance from:

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cigna
Kaiser
Optum / United Healthcare

We’re committed to making care accessible. Our nonprofit model allows us to offer affordable session rates and sliding scale availability when possible.

We’ll help you match based on your needs, goals, and preferences. Our free 15-minute consult is designed to help you find the right fit — no pressure, no awkward guesswork.

Yes. That’s why we offer a free consult — a short, no-pressure call to ask questions and explore next steps together.

Our team works with anxiety, trauma, grief, identity shifts, burnout, relationship challenges, faith transitions, and more. You’re welcome here — whatever you’re facing.

Absolutely. We are a safe, affirming, and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.

Yes, we offer online sessions for clients across California. You can receive care from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

For scheduled sessions (such as mental health therapy or reiki sessions), we ask that you give us as much notice as possible, but at least 24 hours notice beforehand. Without 24 hour notice, you are charged the full rate of the session at your cash rate or $100 if using your insurance plan.
 
For classes, trainings or events, the cancellation / refund policy varies by program type and notice period. Please read the full policy here and let us know if you have any questions by completing our contact form.
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