Tiffany Thomas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Tiffany Thomas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Professions: Clinical Social Worker
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker - L16423
Telephone: 775-383-5671
Billing and Insurance:
Session Fees: $120 per hour
Free Initial Consultation
What's My Approach to Therapy?
I approach therapy from a trauma-informed, compassionate perspective, understanding that many of the struggles we face are shaped by past experiences that may still live in the mind and body. I believe that healing begins in a space where you feel safe, seen, and truly heard—without judgment.
I recognize that trauma can impact how we think, feel, and respond to the world, often in ways that once served a purpose but may no longer feel helpful. Rather than asking "what's wrong with you, I gently explore "what happened to you," honoring your story with care and respect.
My approach is collaborative and client-centered. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and together we will move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I value building a strong, trusting relationship where you feel supported as you process experiences, develop insight, and reconnect with your strengths.
I may draw from a variety of approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-focused techniques, always tailoring the work to meet your unique needs and goals. Throughout our work, I aim to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical tools while walking alongside you in your healing journey.
Above all, I approach this work with genuine care. I understand on a personal level that healing is not always linear, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to begin and continue this process. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist
I became a therapist through both training and my own healing journey. Navigating personal struggles has given me firsthand understanding of how past experiences and trauma can impact our thoughts, emotions, and relationships. I approach therapy with compassion and a trauma-informed perspective, creating a safe space where you feel seen, heard, and supported. Using approaches like CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and trauma-focused techniques, I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you heal, grow, and reclaim a sense of balance and hope.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Client Age Groups I Work With
- Adults
- Elders
Languages
- English
Groups I Work With
- I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I am especially passionate about supporting individuals impacted by trauma and understanding how past experiences can shape present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you feel seen and supported. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and will meet you where you are, working together at a pace that feels comfortable as you move toward healing and growth.
Industries & Communities Served
- First Responder/Medical Professionals
- Military/Law Enforcement
Client Challenges & Concerns I Address
- Abandonment
- Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Borderline
- Breakup
- Career Issues
- Codependency / Dependency
- Communication Problems
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
- Domestic Violence
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction
- Emotional Overwhelm
- Emptiness
- Family of Origin Issues
- Fear
- First Responders
- Forgiveness
- Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
- Identity Issues
- Inadequacy
- Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity (ADHD)
- Individuation
- Infidelity / Affair Recovery
- Isolation
- Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
- Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Physical Abuse
- Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
- Pregnancy and Birthing
- Rejection
- Relationships and Marriage
- Religious Issues
- Self-Compassion
- Self-Confidence
- Self-Criticism
- Self-Doubt
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Love
- Sexual Assault / Abuse
- Shame
- Social Anxiety / Phobia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trust Issues
- Values Clarification
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Adlerian Psychology / Psychotherapy
- Body-Mind Psychotherapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Collaborative Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Core Process Psychotherapy (CPP)
- Culturally Sensitive Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Discernment Counseling
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Gestalt Therapy
- Humanistic Psychology (humanism)
- Integration of different therapy models
- Journal Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)
- Positive Psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Self-Acceptance Training
- Spiritual Counselling
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Time Line Therapy
- Transpersonal Psychotherapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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