Tiffany Fowler

We navigate many relationships in our daily lives; parents, siblings, partners, co-workers, friends, children, & all of them require a different part of ourselves to show up. It can be overwhelming, draining, & upsetting when these relationships are in conflict or create stress. Learning to effectively communicate thoughts & feelings, set & maintain clear boundaries, & develop skills to manage strong emotions & expectations are some of the many ways I support clients with relationship issues.

Sometimes experiences or individuals in our lives color the way in which we view ourselves. A distant memory or hurtful comment can linger for years or even create the narrative of our life story. Past failures, fears, doubts, poor choices, all of these can impact our sense of self & more importantly, our sense of value. I work to help clients separate themselves from these events & circumstances in order to heal & rewrite the harmful thoughts & believes they continue to hold about themselves.

Stress & anxiety are unavoidable & if poorly managed can cause a host of symptoms that impact our physical health, school, career, relationships, & ability to enjoy life in general. Identifying triggers to anxiety, understanding how our response may contribute to symptoms, & discovering effective coping techniques are important areas of focus in my treatment of anxiety. Small changes & practices can make a huge difference. Let's uncover what works best for you.

Depending on the client & the needs they bring to session, I may utilize a Solution Focused approach. This means our sessions will be future-focused & goal-directed. We will certainly explore your history & past events, but the emphasis of our work together will be on moving forward & toward the desired outcome you set as a goal for treatment. Identifying present issues & outlining functional steps you can take today toward a solution to current problems you are facing.

I infuse a Humanistic Therapy approach in all of the work I do with clients. It is characterized by a collaborative partnership between myself & the client with a focus on holistic personal growth. These sessions may feel less structured as they are client-driven. You are the expert on you, so we explore together to address concerns or issues from your past, present, or anticipated future. While these sessions are still oriented toward resolving a concern, the solutions are less prescribed.

Change often requires a new perspective & in order to assist clients with adjusting their perceptions I implement a Cognitive Behavioral approach. This approach looks at the impact our thoughts, emotions, & behaviors have on each other. Together we will look at problematic patterns of thinking & behaving & work toward unlearning these patterns. We will do this by restructuring thoughts and beliefs that are inaccurate or harmful to our healing, & by developing new ways to respond behaviorally.