Tiffany Ung , LCSW

Tiffany Ung is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 13 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist. She has supported individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds who face a range of emotional and life challenges, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem struggles, and transitions related to life changes.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, laid-back, and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Tiffany approaches each person as the expert of their own story and seeks to build on existing strengths to address obstacles and reach meaningful goals. She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic perspectives, Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches, Motivational Interviewing, narrative techniques, and strength-based principles to tailor care to each client’s needs.

Tiffany emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process and aims to create a space where clients can explore patterns, develop new coping strategies, and reconnect with values and purpose. She offers services in English and Cantonese and brings practical guidance and empathy to work with issues such as communication problems, attachment concerns, guilt and shame, social anxiety, and women’s issues.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tiffany often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to guide her online work. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel heard while exploring relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change - this approach helps clarify personal motivation and build commitment for areas like recovery, habit change, or improving family and parenting dynamics. Each approach is explained in clear terms and adapted to what the individual needs most.

Finding the right method is part of the process. Tiffany works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches fit their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule care around work, family, and daily life while staying connected with licensed professionals and therapists who support ongoing growth.