Mrs. Vaughn is a concerned psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, board certified, who attended Eastern Kentucky University, where she received her masters degree in psychiatric and mental health nursing.

Every day is a new opportunity to change the world. I live my life with that thought every day. ‘Life is too short to be unhappy’ my patients often hear me saying. Some people just need hope. When I can’t give a cure or an antidote, I try to instill hope. That’s what I can give. My passion to help people help themselves started before I could even spell the word Psychiatry. I was a young girl encouraging others to always do their best and hoping with them for better tomorrows. I never dreamed I would be in the position I am today. I wake up everyday with a new mission…. To help others believe in themselves and happiness again.”.

She feels that the practice of psychiatry is both her “passion and her purpose.”

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

In Office & Telemedicine

Ages: 8+

Conrad Adkins, Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, has experience providing mental health therapy for adults, young adults, and adolescents. Conrad began his clinical work as an intern at Bridge House in 2022 and continued as a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) in January 2023. Conrad became a Licensed Professional Counselor in May 2026 while continuing his work at Bridge House. Conrad facilitates individual therapy and may also provide couples and family therapy. Conrad’s clinical experience has primarily focused on working with adults, particularly men, in a traumainformed setting that included work related to substance use and its underlying contributing factors.

Conrad assists clients experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Grief and Loss, Existential and Spiritual concerns, Developmental challenges, ADHD, Substance Use concerns, Relationship issues, and Life transitions.

Conrad also provides affirming care for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and has experience working with veterans. Conrad’s treatment approach is person-centered and trauma-informed. Conrad also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solutionfocused therapy, existential therapy, and narrative therapy. Conrad emphasizes a relaxed and collaborative approach to therapy.

Conrad works to create a warm and supportive environment and meets clients where they are in order to identify goals and work toward meaningful change. Conrad is committed to ongoing professional development. This includes continuing education, trainings, clinical consultation, personal therapy, and ongoing learning.