Dr. Tiffany Vastardis

Practical, compassionate therapy for complex challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Tiffany

Dr. Tiffany Vastardis focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on 17 years of clinical experience to support clients working through complex emotional challenges, including attachment issues, body image concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication or commitment difficulties. Her practice also addresses topics such as adoption and foster care, kink and alternative sexual cultures, autism spectrum experiences, and co-occurring conditions.

Using a client-centered orientation, Dr. Vastardis blends evidence-based strategies with expressive and integrative tools to create individualized care.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are woven into treatment plans as appropriate, alongside attachment-based and narrative elements that honor each person’s story. She maintains an inclusive, nonjudgmental approach that respects cultural and identity differences and supports exploration of sexual wellbeing and identity-related concerns.

Based in Florida and licensed as an LMHC, Dr. Vastardis works with adults and adolescents to build practical skills, increase emotional awareness, and strengthen interpersonal connections.

She aims to collaborate with clients to set realistic goals, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience while attending to each person’s unique strengths and values.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Dr. Vastardis commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns and developing practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, which is useful for managing avoidance, addiction-related urges, and chronic emotional pain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in real life, adjusting techniques over time so the work stays relevant and personalized.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from different locations while working with a licensed professional who adapts evidence-informed methods to your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related issues like attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.

What is the therapeutic style and approach used?

Her work is client-centered and collaborative, combining CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment-based techniques, and narrative elements to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida with the designation FL LMHC MH20180 and maintains a practice based in that state.

Can international clients work with this therapist and in what language?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English