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Dr. Tiffany Vastardis, LMHC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Tiffany

Dr. Tiffany Vastardis offers focused support for stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

Drawing on 17 years of clinical experience as an FL LMHC, she creates adaptable, compassionate spaces where clients can explore complex emotional patterns and develop practical coping strategies. Her work often integrates evidence-based therapies to address both immediate symptoms and underlying relational or developmental issues.

Using a client-centered stance, Dr. Vastardis blends Internal Family Systems with ACT, CBT, and attachment-informed techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

She commonly addresses concerns like attachment wounds, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, communication struggles, body image, and the challenges that accompany chronic illness or caregiving stress. Her approach also includes support for people navigating sexuality, kink, and identity-related questions, with an emphasis on respect and nonjudgmental listening.

Therapy with Dr. Vastardis aims to increase self-understanding, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen relational skills.

She collaborates with clients to build strategies that fit their lives, offering an integrative style that combines practical tools with deeper exploration of patterns and values.

Integrative approaches in online therapy



Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as made up of different parts and helps clients develop a compassionate inner leadership to heal from patterned reactions and trauma; it can be useful for people working through deep-seated emotions and relational patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building flexible acceptance and action strategies to reduce suffering related to anxiety, stress, and persistent mood challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy examines early relational experiences and current attachment needs to improve emotional connection and communication in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then combine techniques from these models to create a tailored plan rather than applying one fixed method. That collaboration helps ensure the work feels relevant and doable for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make ongoing care easier to fit into busy lives or long-distance situations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support and skills practice while accommodating different comfort levels and scheduling needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Vastardis commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, along with related issues such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, and body image concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining practical skills with deeper exploration to help clients build coping strategies and increase self-understanding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dr. Vastardis has 17 years of experience working with a range of mental health and interpersonal issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH20180 and practices from that state.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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 OCDPanic 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