Tiffany Carlson, LPC
Specialty population: 18+ Adults
- Great to meet you!
Tiffany Carlson is a seasoned mental health counselor, holding a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. Her extensive experience spans over twelve years in the field, with a primary focus on addressing concerns related to low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, codependency, stress, and relationship and attachment issues.
She approaches therapy with empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices, tailoring approaches to meet the needs of each client.
- A bit about my approach to therapy
I employ evidence-based practices to support clients on their journey towards mental well-being. With a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), I offer a comprehensive approach to addressing various psychological challenges. I understand the importance of integrating therapeutic modalities with pharmacotherapies when necessary, ensuring that my clients receive personalized and effective treatment.
- What you can expect from our first session
Clients can expect a supportive and collaborative environment in therapy sessions with me. Together, we’ll work towards understanding your concerns, identifying patterns of thinking and behavior, and developing practical strategies for positive change. My goal is to empower you to gain insight, build resilience, and cultivate the skills needed to navigate life’s challenges more effectively
- Education
- Nova Southeastern University
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- March 2010 – August 2012
- Graduate Student
- Masters in Mental Health Counseling
- Central Connecticut State University
- New Britain, CT
- December 2005
- BA: Communication, Public Relations
- Minor: Marketing
- Daniel Hand High School
- Madison, CT
- 1997 – 2001
- High School Diploma
- Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MH 13770, 10/28/2015
- LPC, Texas 86982
- LPC, Oregon C6032
- Certified Addictions Professional, ADC-007916-2015, 4/25/2015
- Florida Qualified Supervisor, 11/07/2018
- Ohio Professional Counselor License C.1300610
- CPR and First Aid Certified, expires March 2021
- National Counseling Exam (NCE), 2013
- Work Experience:
- 1099 Counselor
- Begin Life, LLC
- August 2017 – Present
- Description:
- Outpatient counselor virtual telehealth full time in Florida, Texas and Oregon.
- Clinical Director
- Undisclosed Treatment Center
- May 2016 – December 2020
Description:
Clinical Director of PHP with and without community housing, IOP and OP levels of care with approximately 50-60 clients. Overseeing six full time clinical primary therapist staff with approximately ten adjunct part-time group facilitators and clinical support staff. Assisted with DCF audit and compliance and in keeping facility Joint Commission Accredited compliant. Reviewed documentation and chart auditing, scheduling of the clinical and programming day, hiring and training of new staff, weekly and monthly clinical supervision, daily meeting minutes, intakes, all clinical documentation.
Clinical Director of PHP with and without community housing, IOP and OP levels of care with approximately 50-60 clients. Overseeing six full time clinical primary therapist staff with approximately ten adjunct part-time group facilitators and clinical support staff. Assisted with DCF audit and compliance and in keeping facility Joint Commission Accredited compliant. Reviewed documentation and chart auditing, scheduling of the clinical and programming day, hiring and training of new staff, weekly and monthly clinical supervision, daily meeting minutes, intakes, all clinical documentation.
- Clinical Therapist/ Quality Assurance Specialist
- CORE Behavioral Healthcare
- West Palm Beach, FL
- January 2016 – March 2017
- Description:
- Running didactic clinical groups on a part time basis, assistance with Quality
Assurance (QA/QI) and documentation to help in preparation for DCF (Department of Children
and Family Services). Conduct and complete biopsychosocial assessments and intakes; audit
charts; updated EMR (Medical Mime) to include DSM-5 and ICD10 Codes for diagnosing.
- Clinical Lead Therapist
- A New Start, Inc.
- Palm Springs, FL
- March 2015 – June 2016
- Description:
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Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments, provide treatment and service plans and
progress for each client, conduct individual therapy, and timely completion of discharge and
clinical summaries. Inform clinical staff of developments and trends in areas of mental health,
substance abuse, and trauma treatment that may have a bearing on programs, clients, staff or
community. Provide and arrange for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for clients in crisis
condition.
- Clinical Therapist
- Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches
- Lake Worth, FL
- March 2014 – February 2015
- Description:
-
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is a substance abuse treatment center
focusing on patients with co-occurring disorders.
- CPST (Community Psychiatric Support Therapist)
- Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health System
- Cincinnati, OH
- April 2013 – December 2013
- Description:
- Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health services all of Hamilton county residence in
the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area. Full time position responsible for providing Community
Psychiatric Support Treatment (CPST) services to severely and persistently mentally ill clients.
Establishes therapeutic relationships, assesses complex problems, selects problem-solving
interventions, and helps clients to function effectively.
- Clinical Therapist
- Unity Recovery Center
- Hobe Sound, FL
- September 2012 – February 2013
- Description:
- Responsibilities consisted of weekly documentation on patient utilization review
documents and monthly individual/family sessions, completing appropriate therapeutic
interventions, completing resource and discharge planning for clients as needed, collaborating
with other treatment team members regarding patients’ progress through interdisciplinary team
meetings, record review, and informal discussions.
- Florida Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
- Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches
- Lake Worth, FL and Lake Park, FL locations
- August 2011 – August 2012
- Description:
-
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is a substance abuse treatment center
focusing on patients with co-occurring disorders. Responsibilities included the following:
conducting Assessment Severity Indexes, similar to a bio-psychosocial intake interview, running
groups (mindfulness, peer groups, caseload groups) as well as individualized therapy sessions,
creating treatment plans, family contacts, family therapy sessions, DAP notes, closing charts,
brief mental status exams and staffing patients for behavioral contracts.