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Tiffany Pangarakis

Tiffany Pangarakis, LCSW

Therapist in Texas · 5+ years of experience

Practical support for stress and life transitions

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  • Focus on stress and anxiety
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative goal setting

About Tiffany

Tiffany Pangarakis is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with five years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety while also supporting those facing grief, depression, and major life changes. Tiffany aims to make the first step toward change feel possible and supportive.

In sessions she creates an open space where people can talk about feelings without fear of judgment. Conversations focus on what is happening now and practical ways to cope day to day. She helps people notice patterns that raise stress and tries out small changes that can ease pressure.

Tiffany also supports clients dealing with compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and relationship tensions. She works with issues such as anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and attention-deficit challenges. Additional areas she addresses include caregiving stress, chronic illness, cancer related worries, and the effects of separation or domestic violence.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on clear goals that fit the person’s life. Tiffany encourages clients to set manageable steps and to track what helps between meetings.

People come to her when they want to reduce overwhelm, process loss, or adapt to changing circumstances. She offers guidance and practical coping skills while respecting each person’s pace and priorities.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Tiffany uses evidence-based techniques online

Tiffany uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and change. One common approach involves teaching concrete coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing practices, activity scheduling, and step-by-step plans to manage overwhelm. These strategies aim to reduce day-to-day distress and make tasks feel more manageable.

Another approach centers on processing grief and life transitions through focused conversation and paced reflection. This helps people make sense of loss, adjust expectations, and plan realistic next steps. These techniques tend to be direct and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small, achievable actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tiffany will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process often involves trying methods, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans as needed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. Many people appreciate being able to continue steady support while balancing work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tiffany commonly help with?

Tiffany works with stress and anxiety along with grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing trauma, compassion fatigue, addictions, and relationship tensions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, setting clear goals, and trying practical coping strategies that fit daily life.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has five years of professional practice experience helping people manage stress, process loss, and adjust to major life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How does pricing and payment work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

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