LCSW, 8 years of experience
Hello, I am Tiffany. Do you struggle with those pesky racing thoughts, where it seems your brain will not shut off? Negative thoughts? Feelings of hopelessness? A feeling of not being good enough or unworthy? Do you struggle with relationships? whether it be personal or work-related. Are you unsatisfied with your job, home life, relationship, or yourself in general and want to make changes? I am a licensed clinical social worker, and I help clients work toward overcoming battles of Anxiety, Depression, and related mental health disorders by using evidence-based techniques as management skills that address your specific struggles. Help Me, Help You... That's what I like to say because this is your life, and your goals!
In our first session, you and I will review your intake forms together. We will then discuss your struggles and together create a treatment plan that best fits your goals. During this time, we will also determine if we are a good fit together, as forming a positive therapeutic bond is very important in the treatment setting of therapy.
My biggest strength as a therapist is the ability to truly listen and understand where you are coming from with your struggles. I also have a degree in Criminal Justice and in my primary career, I've spent over 22 years as a police officer. I relate strongly to people who work in public service, especially first responders such as police officers, correctional officers, dispatchers, EMS workers, ER hospital workers, etc. I am here to help you. There ARE therapists out there like me, who have been in your shoes and still wear those shoes! I also consider myself down to earth. Oh, and I curse like a sailor, and it's ok if you do too! ;)
I specifically focus on First Responders such as Police Officers, Correctional Officers, Fire & EMS, ER Hospital workers, and anyone in a line of work exposed to traumatic events.
I use CBT to help you focus on changing the way you think, avoiding negative emotions, and pushing toward changed behavior.
I use DBT to help clients work on letting go of and accepting what we can't control. I am certified in DBT.