Tiffany Reaves
LICSW, LISW
Compassionate trauma-informed clinical social worker
- Trauma-informed approach
- Strengths focused
- Practical coping skills
About Tiffany
Tiffany has particular experience supporting people who experienced physical or sexual abuse and neglect in childhood. She uses a trauma-informed lens and keeps sessions open and nonjudgmental so people can speak honestly about painful events. She emphasizes clients' strengths and helps them build on what already works in their lives.
In sessions she listens first and helps people name immediate concerns. She uses practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage cravings. She also helps people address difficult family dynamics and parenting stress with clear, step-by-step ideas.
Tiffany combines structured tools with reflective work. That can mean skill practice drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and short-term goal planning. It can also mean learning mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm in daily life.
She encourages clients to set realistic goals and to move at a pace that feels manageable. The work is collaborative: Tiffany and the client decide together what to try next. Small changes and steady practice are framed as progress toward better functioning and wellbeing.
How trauma-informed care and practical methods translate online
Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on addressing the ways past harm affects day-to-day life. It focuses on processing distressing memories and building safer patterns of thinking and behavior so people can move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the body and reduce reactivity. These skills can help with panic symptoms and with staying present during stressful moments. Tiffany uses these approaches to give concrete tools people can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Decisions about pacing and focus are made together so people feel they are in control of their care.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, keeping sessions shorter when needed, or using practices like mindfulness during or after meetings. Ask about available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can plan what will work best for you.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing trauma-focused therapy does not mean a therapist holds a specific certification such as TF-CBT, EMDR or CPT.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Iowa, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Licenses listed
- LICSW, Alabama5361C
- LISW, Iowa122114
- LICSW, MassachusettsLICSW127091
- NPI1407548738
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tiffany commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, panic disorder and panic attacks, and self-love.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is trauma-informed, open, and nonjudgmental. Sessions blend practical skill-building with reflective conversation tailored to each person's needs.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 18 years of clinical practice supporting people with a range of concerns, including extensive work with adults who were abused or neglected in childhood.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and practices from Alabama.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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