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Tiffany Thornton

Relationship-focused counselor using evidence-based approaches

LPC Wisconsin

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Intimacy-related issues, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Tiffany

Tiffany Thornton is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin who focuses on relationship work and emotional connection. She draws on practical approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and identity concerns.

Background and approach

Tiffany also helps clients navigate intimacy issues and life transitions. She brings eight years of clinical experience and life experience as a single parent and member of a blended family.

Those personal roles shaped how she thinks about changing responsibilities and unexpected life shifts. She aims to meet people where they are and build a steady working relationship.

Tiffany uses a mix of approaches in sessions. She works from attachment-based ideas and client-centered principles to center the person in front of her.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to untangle thoughts and emotions, and on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to strengthen connection and feeling states. Tiffany also identifies as an ally to the LGBT community and supports people dealing with stigma and marginalization.

Therapy sessions combine practical conversation, skill-building, and moments that clarify feelings. The goal is realistic change you can use between sessions, whether that means better boundaries, clearer communication, or fewer constant worries.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Gottman Method work brings practical exercises and conversation to online sessions, focusing on communication patterns, conflict management, and small skills couples can practice between meetings to change how they relate. Attachment-Based Therapy highlights how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and behavior, helping people recognize connection needs and respond differently in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Over time those methods can be adjusted based on what feels most helpful for the client's situation and relationship goals.

Online therapy with Tiffany is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for conversations that benefit from visual cues and longer session work. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to have shorter, focused conversations. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tiffany commonly help with?
She works with relationship and intimacy issues, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and many identity or family-of-origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered. Sessions combine listening, tools to change thoughts and behaviors, and exercises to improve emotional connection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Tiffany has eight years of experience working with people on relationships, life changes, and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
In what formats can sessions take place?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed in

Wisconsin

Languages

English