Stefanie Vaught, LPC, CSTIP

Stefanie Vaught (pronouns: she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (C-STIP) who serves as the Group Counseling Services Specialist at Wellness Grove. She earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Kent State University and completed more than 60 graduate credit hours in the Intervention Specialist master’s program, reflecting her longstanding commitment to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. She later earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walsh University. Stefanie is passionate about fostering therapeutic connection and growth through group counseling. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys traveling, new adventures, spending time outdoors, and making memories with her two sons and beloved pets.

Stefanie began her professional career as a cultural studies teacher in Montessori education before advancing into the developmental disabilities field, where she served as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), developed Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and behavioral support plans, and later represented clients as a guardian representative. Since entering the mental health field, she has cultivated focused expertise in group counseling, couples therapy, trauma-informed care, and somatic-based interventions that promote holistic healing and sustainable growth.

Stefanie is a strong advocate for the transformative power of group counseling and its ability to promote healing through connection, empathy, self-awareness, and meaningful communication. She is committed to cultivating therapeutic environments where individuals feel supported, understood, and empowered in their growth. In her current role, Stefanie leads multiple therapeutic groups while partnering with clinicians to design and implement impactful group programming that meets the evolving needs of diverse client populations.