Tiffany Thompson, MSW, LICSW-S, PIP, CDBT

Tiffany Thompson, LICSW-S is the Founder and Independent Business Owner of Breakthrough Beginnings, LLC, based in Gadsden, Alabama. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker licensed in Alabama and Massachusetts, as well as a trained Supervisor with a certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her private practice is dedicated to helping individuals overcome anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and substance abuse. Tiffany began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Social Work from Jacksonville State University, followed by a Master of Social Work from The University of Alabama. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical and Medical Social Work at Capella University and working towards becoming a trained Adoption Competent therapist. Over the past eight years, Tiffany has worked with diverse populations in family services, medical social work, and both inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness through the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Tiffany is passionate about providing a supportive, motivational, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences and take meaningful steps toward healing. She believes in empowering individuals to recognize their unique strengths, build emotional resilience, and achieve positive life changes. For her, DBT is a powerful modality that helps clients accept their past while motivating them to move toward a healthier, more fulfilling future. At Breakthrough Beginnings, LLC, Tiffany defines a breakthrough as the moment that changes the course of your life for the better, a courageous decision to stop settling and start thriving. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her children, and reading publications such as Psychology Today and Substance Abuse to stay informed about emerging insights in behavioral health. Her mission is to guide each client toward their own breakthrough by helping them embrace self-awareness, recovery, and the courage to live authentically.

• The University of Alabama - MSW
• Jacksonville State University - BSW

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy