Matthew Tiffany, LCPC

Psychotherapy and counseling services for individuals
looking to make changes

About

About me
In my 20th year of practiceAbout my LCPC license
I am a Master's level Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (number CC3955), granted by the State of Maine (United States). I attended University of Southern Maine, where I received my Masters Degree in 2005.Why see an LCPC?
Mental health counselors are uniquely qualified to provide high quality care that's often more affordable than services offered by other practitioners.National standards
Mental health counseling is a distinct profession with national standards for education, training and clinical practice.The American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) is the professional membership organization that represents the mental health counseling profession. Clinical membership in AMHCA requires a master's degree in counseling or a closely related mental health field and adherence to AMHCA's National Standards for Clinical Practice.Graduate education and clinical training prepare mental health counselors to provide a full range of services for individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children. The core areas of mental health programs approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs include:Diagnosis and psychopathology
Psychotherapy
Psychological testing and assessment
Professional orientation
Research and program evaluation
Group counseling
Human growth and development
Counseling theory
Social and cultural foundations
Lifestyle and career development
Supervised practicum and internshipLicensing
Licensure requirements for mental health counselors are equivalent to those for clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists - two other disciplines that require a master's degree for independent status.A licensed mental health counselor has met or exceeded the following professional qualifications:
-- Earned a master's degree in counseling or a closely related mental health discipline;
-- Completed a minimum of two years post master's clinical work under the supervision of a licensed or certified mental health professional; and
--Passed a state-developed or national licensure or certification examination.Uniquely qualified
In today's managed care environment, mental health counselors are uniquely qualified to meet the challenges of providing high quality care in a cost-effective manner. Mental health counselors provide flexible, consumer-oriented therapy. We combine traditional psychotherapy with a practical problem solving approach that creates a dynamic and efficient path for change and problem resolution.(information about LCPC licensure provided by MEMHCA)If you can correctly guess which Original Six hockey team I love, I will sit and listen to you tell me why I am wrong.

TREATMENT AREAS

Whether you've done counseling before or you've never even considered it, getting started with a new therapist is a leap. I'm happy to do a free 15 minute consultation to talk, hear what is happening for you, and give you a sense of whether or not I'm a good fit for you. The most important indicator of success in therapy is if the client feels that the therapist is someone they can talk with comfortably.Counseling can be a great place to sort out confusion, find fresh perspectives, and re-energize yourself to tackle the ups and downs of your life and feel good about your actions. It's something we all can benefit from at different points in our lives.I work with men, women, teenagers, and elders, and have two decades of experience talking through the issues each of those groups face.My current work is focused on individual counseling. I currently have openings for clients through telehealth.I offer a sliding scale for services to ensure I can offer affordable therapy.

Contact

1-207-720-0653
[email protected] or [email protected]Portland, ME 04101