New to Grow
I’m Tiffany Settles, a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and Ohio dedicated to helping individuals find clarity, balance, and a deeper understanding of themselves. I enjoy working with clients who feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, emotionally stuck, or unsure of their next step, want to expand they choices, improve decision-making, and respond to life with more intention instead of reacting from stress or fear. Outside of my work as a therapist, I’m a wife to an amazing therapist, a mom of four children, an avid crocheter, and gardener. These parts of my life help shape the warmth, creativity, and groundedness I bring into my work. When I’m not in session, I enjoy creating and publishing reflective journals, volunteering, public speaking, and facilitating mental health workshops. I also participate in local wellness fairs where I share mental health education, resources, and support efforts to reduce the stigma around seeking help. I began my work in mental health in 2005 after earning my degree in psychology, starting in adolescent residential care before moving into one-on-one therapy. With a master’s in clinical psychology and experience supporting people through trauma, anxiety, stress, and life transitions, I provide humanistic, person-centered care that treats the whole individual, not just their symptoms. As someone who has lived with type 1 diabetes for over thirty-five years, I understand the daily work of seeking peace and stability, and I bring that compassion into my work with clients. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and practical. I help clients build emotional regulation skills, increase self-awareness, explore patterns, and identify choices that support confidence, healing, and personal growth. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences with honesty and grace while learning to offer themselves the same compassion they often give to others.
During the first session, clients can expect a welcoming, nonjudgmental, and compassionate space where we begin getting to know each other. The first session is not about rushing, forcing you to share everything, or going too deeply into painful experiences before you feel ready. Instead, it is an opportunity for us to introduce ourselves, talk about what brings you to therapy, and begin building a foundation for our work together. We will review what therapy may look like, discuss session expectations, and talk through any questions you may have about the process. I want clients to feel informed, comfortable, and respected as we begin. You are welcome to share what feels important, but you will not be pressured to discuss anything you are not ready to mention. Some topics may come up briefly so I can better understand your needs, but we do not have to explore everything in depth during the first appointment. That's what future sessions are for. I will ask about your current concerns, symptoms, stressors, and what you have been experiencing emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, or behaviorally. This may include feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, easily irritated, disconnected, unmotivated, or unsure of what to do next. We may also talk about how these concerns are impacting your daily life, relationships, work, school, decision-making, self-esteem, or ability to cope. Part of the first session includes gathering background information so I can better understand the full picture of your life and experiences. This may include your mental health history, developmental background, medical history, family dynamics, social supports, cultural considerations, hobbies, leisure activities, coping skills, and past experiences with therapy or support. We will also talk about what has worked for you in the past, what has not worked, and what you hope will be different moving forward. Together, we will begin identifying treatment goals that feel realistic, meaningful, and connected to what you want for yourself. These goals may involve emotional regulation, stress management, healthier communication, improved decision-making, stronger boundaries, increased self-awareness, or feeling more grounded and confident. Most importantly, the first session is a starting point. You do not have to have the perfect words, know exactly what you need, or have everything figured out. My role is to meet you with compassion, curiosity, and respect while helping you feel supp
My strengths include creating a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe being honest about what they are experiencing. I bring a grounded, practical approach to therapy that helps clients better understand their emotions, recognize patterns, and develop skills they can use outside of session. I am especially strong in helping clients who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, emotionally reactive, or unsure of their next steps. I support clients in slowing down, identifying what they are feeling, exploring their choices, and making decisions that align with their values instead of reacting from stress or fear. I also bring strength in emotional regulation, self-awareness, mindfulness, and mind-body connection. My approach combines compassion with practical tools, helping clients feel supported while also encouraging growth, accountability, and empowerment. Clients can expect me to be present, curious, respectful, and collaborative as we work together toward meaningful change.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, stuck, or unsure of their next step. They may be carrying a lot internally while trying to keep up with daily responsibilities, relationships, work, family, or major life transitions. They might notice themselves reacting in ways they later regret, shutting down, overthinking, feeling easily irritated, or struggling to communicate what they need. I enjoy working with individuals who want to better understand themselves, their emotions, and the patterns that may be keeping them from feeling grounded and in control. My ideal client may have difficulty making decisions, setting boundaries, trusting themselves, or slowing down long enough to recognize that they have more choices than they originally thought. They do not have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. They simply need a willingness to explore, reflect, and learn new ways to manage emotions, respond to stress, and move through life with more clarity and self-compassion. Therapy can be a space where they feel supported, challenged, and encouraged as they build emotional regulation skills, increase self-awareness, and reconnect with their sense of confidence and empowerment.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT to help individuals strengthen emotional regulation, which can support clearer decision-making and reduce impulsive reactions. By learning to pause, identify options, and respond with intention, clients can experience a greater sense of self-control, confidence, and empowerment.
Positive Psychology
I use positive therapy to help clients recognize their strengths, build hope, and reconnect with the parts of themselves that may feel hidden during stress, depression, anxiety, or life transitions. This approach supports clients in developing self-compassion, confidence, and a greater belief in their ability to grow and create meaningful change.