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Krystal Vaughn, Ph.D., Emily McInnis, LPC, Brittney Becerra, LPC, & Sophie Knickerbocker, PLPC

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Licensed Professional Counselors Vaughn Therapeutic Collective
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available next week
Specializes in: Play Therapy, Parenting, Child or Adolescent, Social Skills, Self Esteem,

Introduction

Welcome to Vaughn Therapeutic Collective Dr. Krystal Vaughn, Emily McInnis, Brittney Becerra, and Sophie Knickerbocker are dedicated to helping children, teens, young adults, and families build healthier relationships, develop coping skills, and reach their goals. Our clinicians provide: • Individual therapy for children, teens, and adults • Child-centered play therapy • Parent coaching and support • Family therapy • Social skills groups • School collaboration and consultation We regularly work with schools throughout the Greater New Orleans area to promote consistency between home, school, and therapy. Parent-Focused Services Dr. Vaughn and Brittney Becerra specialize in strengthening parent-child relationships through parent coaching and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Services include: • Parent-only consultation sessions • Parent-child relationship support • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for children ages 2–6 Appointments are available in person or via telehealth. Play Therapy & Teen Counseling Emily McInnis and Sophie Knickerbocker provide: • Child-centered play therapy • Individual counseling for children and teens Sessions are offered in our Metairie office. We look forward to partnering with your family and supporting your goals. Scheduling Step 1: Schedule a free 15-minute telehealth consultation with any of our clinicians to discuss your concerns and determine whether our services are a good fit. Step 2: We will review available services and recommend the clinician best suited to your needs. Step 3: Our office staff will help schedule a comprehensive intake appointment. Following the intake, ongoing appointments will be scheduled based on your treatment goals. Insurance Information Vaughn Therapeutic Collective is a private-pay practice and is not in-network with insurance companies. We do not submit insurance claims. Upon request, we can provide a superbill that you may submit directly to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Before beginning services, we recommend contacting your insurance provider and asking: • Do I have out-of-network mental health benefits? • What is my deductible, and how much has been met? • Are there limits on the number of counseling sessions covered each year? • Does my plan cover telehealth services? • Are there restrictions or special requirements for telehealth reimbursement? • Does my plan reimburse services provided at my child's school (when available)? • How do I submit a superbill for reimbursement? https://sites.google.com/vaughntherapeuticcollective.com/vaughntherapeuticcollective/home/faqs

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LPC-S #3609 (LA) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
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Specialties

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Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Classes

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Intake upadated 12/9/25) $175 - $200
  • Family Therapy upadated 12/9/25) $150 - $175
  • Social Skills Group $70 - $75
  • Individual Counseling Session upadated 12/9/25) $120 - $175
  • Individual (30 minutes-upadated 12/9/25) $80 - $100
  • Individual (45 minutes-upadated 12/9/25) $120 - $150

Locations

Metairie Location
4317 El Dorado St
Metairie, LA 70006-6601
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St. George's Episcopal School
923 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115-2862
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FAQ

Is Krystal Vaughn, Ph.D., Emily McInnis, LPC, Brittney Becerra, LPC, & Sophie Knickerbocker, PLPC accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Krystal Vaughn, Ph.D., Emily McInnis, LPC, Brittney Becerra, LPC, & Sophie Knickerbocker, PLPC is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Krystal Vaughn, Ph.D., Emily McInnis, LPC, Brittney Becerra, LPC, & Sophie Knickerbocker, PLPC also offers a free consultation.
Does Krystal Vaughn, Ph.D., Emily McInnis, LPC, Brittney Becerra, LPC, & Sophie Knickerbocker, PLPC offer telehealth appointments? Krystal Vaughn, Ph.D., Emily McInnis, LPC, Brittney Becerra, LPC, & Sophie Knickerbocker, PLPC does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Krystal Vaughn, Ph.D., Emily McInnis, LPC, Brittney Becerra, LPC, & Sophie Knickerbocker, PLPC specialize in? Krystal Vaughn, Ph.D., Emily McInnis, LPC, Brittney Becerra, LPC, & Sophie Knickerbocker, PLPC specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Caregiver Issues, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Impulsivity, College Mental Health, Parenting, and Self Esteem.
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