Happy Apple is a boutique psychotherapy center based in New York City that provides professional mental health services. It offers both in-person and online therapy for individuals, couples, and families, focusing on issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
The practice is known for its personalized and compassionate approach, using proven therapy methods to help clients achieve emotional well-being, personal growth, and long-term positive change.
Taking the first step toward personal growth and healing can be difficult without the right support and guidance.
Maggie Vaughan, MFT, PhD, and the team of certified marriage and family therapists offer multiple forms of individual therapy for patients 10+ at Happy Apple in Columbus Circle, Manhattan, which serves Midtown, Central Park South, the Upper West Side, and the Upper East Side of New York City. Call the team today or schedule an appointment online to discover a healthier, happier you.
Individual therapy is all about you and your needs. Whether you’re struggling with a diagnosed mental health condition, navigating uncomfortable life transitions, or dealing with overwhelming stress at work, individual therapy equips you with tools and strategies to cope and thrive.
The Happy Apple team takes a dynamic approach that tailors individual therapy to your unique needs and goals. They specialize in multiple therapeutic techniques to develop a customized plan that can help you identify and address mental health concerns in a structured, supportive environment.
Techniques the team uses include:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
Internal family systems (IFS)
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
Your plan may include multiple forms of therapy to address your specific needs and goals.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Psychologist
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Bio
Maggie Vaughan, MFT, PhD, is an anxiety, depression, and couples specialist, the author of Depression Relief Journal, and the founder of Happy Apple®. She works with adult individuals and couples from her Columbus Circle office in Manhattan.
Dr. Vaughan earned degrees from Duke University, the California Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology, and the University of Southern California (USC). Her approach is non-judgmental and empathetic, and her interventions draw from existential, attachment, and cognitive-behavioral theories, among others. As a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, she also incorporates an understanding of how lifestyle factors—such as health conditions, nutrition, supplementation, mindfulness, and other mind-body practices—can influence mental health.
Dr. Vaughan’s work has been featured by CNBC, The New York Times, HuffPost, and BBC Radio. She has been named “Best Marriage Counselor” by The Manhattan Award Program, “Best in Counseling and Mental Health” by the Best Businesses of Manhattan Award Program, and received the “Counseling and Mental Health Excellence” honor from The Manhattan Small Business Excellence Awards program. She is licensed in NY, NJ, DE, and CA.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Vaughan sees clients in person near Columbus Circle and Midtown Manhattan, as well as online.
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Couples
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Depression
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Divorce
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Educational Therapy
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EMDR
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Family Conflict
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Learning Disabilities
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Marriage Counseling
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Relationship Issues
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Stress Management
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