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Tiffany Ruff, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness skills
About Tiffany
Tiffany Ruff is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on anxiety, stress, addictions, LGBT concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and people facing life changes such as career shifts or questions about life purpose. Tiffany also lists coaching, self-esteem work, sexuality, self-love, traumatic brain injury, and young adult issues among her focus areas.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused, with attention to current problems and skills that can be used between meetings. Tiffany also draws on solution-focused and trauma-focused ideas when those approaches fit the situation.
In sessions she helps clients set clear goals and break them into small steps. Conversations often include looking at thinking patterns, testing new behaviors, and practicing mindfulness skills to reduce stress. She emphasizes straightforward strategies people can use in daily life.
Her background includes work with at-risk youth and returning citizens, which contributes to experience with a range of life transitions and complex stressors. Tiffany’s approach is collaborative: she and the client choose techniques that make sense for the client’s goals and context.
She practices in Michigan and works in English. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and formats through the service’s scheduling process.
How CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness translate online
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to see what changes. It is practical and suits problems like anxiety, stress, and unhelpful habits. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and making space for the client’s concerns so goals emerge from the person’s priorities rather than being imposed by the therapist. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment coping.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Tiffany will work with each client to decide which techniques fit their goals and circumstances. That might mean starting with CBT exercises, adding mindfulness practice, or using solution-focused steps for short-term goals. The plan can change as progress or priorities change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules demand. Some approaches translate well to shorter, skills-focused meetings while others work better in longer sessions; those practical choices are decided together during scheduling and the initial meeting.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
Tiffany commonly works with anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, family conflict, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through practical exercises and behavior changes between sessions.
What is her professional experience?
She has seven years of professional work experience, including work with at-risk youth and returning citizens.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the scheduling flow for exact pricing information.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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