Tiffany Ung, LCSW

Tiffany Ung is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who brings 13 years of clinical experience to her psychotherapy practice. She works with people from diverse backgrounds to address issues such as anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, self-esteem and confidence, addictions, grief, and navigating life changes. Her practice also focuses on attachment and communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and women’s issues.

Tiffany’s therapeutic presence is warm, laid-back, and interactive. She approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, and emphasizes a strength-based view that recognizes clients as the experts on their own lives. Her work combines several evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic perspectives, client-centered principles, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each individual’s needs.

Tiffany prioritizes collaboration and practical support, helping clients identify goals, build coping skills, and make meaningful change at a sustainable pace. She encourages those ready to take a step toward greater wellbeing and offers steady guidance throughout the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps the client explore personal goals and values. This approach is useful for people seeking validation, self-understanding, and steady support through life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, mood, and stress. CBT is often helpful for symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and everyday coping challenges.

Motivational Interviewing helps clients tap into their own motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment to specific goals. It is particularly useful for increasing readiness and sustaining change in areas like addictions, motivation, and behavior change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Tiffany collaborates with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow ongoing support to fit into a busy life, while still enabling meaningful therapeutic connection with licensed professionals and therapists.