Tiffany Gotterbarn

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a background in trauma, grief, substance use, and co-occurring mental health concerns. I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, substance use challenges, and the impact of past trauma. My clinical approach draws from evidence-based practices such as EMDR, DBT, and person-centered therapy to support healing and practical skill-building. I also have specific experience helping clients process grief and loss in all its forms. My goal is to create a collaborative, supportive, and trauma-informed space where clients can better understand their experiences and move toward meaningful change.

I work with clients in a collaborative, trauma-informed, and supportive way, offering a balance of emotional exploration and practical skill-building. My style is warm, direct, and strengths-based, with a focus on helping clients feel understood while also making meaningful changes in their daily lives.

I specialize in trauma, grief, substance use, and co-occurring concerns like anxiety and depression, using approaches such as EMDR, DBT, and person-centered therapy tailored to each client’s needs.

In the first session, clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we focus on getting to know what brings them to therapy and what they hope to change. I typically gather background information, explore current stressors, and begin identifying initial goals together at a pace that feels comfortable.

My goal is to create a safe and collaborative environment where clients feel heard and understood, while also starting to clarify a direction for treatment. Clients can expect transparency about the therapy process, an emphasis on emotional safety, and an early focus on both coping skills and longer-term healing goals tailored to their needs.