Dr. Lanza, LCSW, M.Ed.

Meet Dr. Lanza (They/Them/Theirs)

Hey Folx! I am Dr. Lanza, you can call me Tiff. My pronouns are they, them, theirs. I would love to share some of my social standings with you all! Starting with my privileges; I am white and educated. I am a Trans, Non-Binary, Queer human. I am an AuDHDer, meaning my neurotype is both Autistic and ADHD. I live with chronic illnesses including chronic migraines, Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.

I am also…

  • an Enneagram 8 with a 7 wing

  • a sun sign Libra

  • an Ox in Chinese Zodiac

  • an Advocate & Agitator at my core

Although social work is my profession, I find that in all spaces that I am in, I am an advocate & agitator when it comes to protecting and preserving human rights. As a white human, it is my job to heal the internalized racism we hold from society. I bring that part of me into all spaces in my life.

Some of the things I love in this life include animals, going on adventures with my wife, Broadway - everything Broadway, spending time with loved ones, and laughing!

See below for more information around my educational experience, my therapy approach, and the communities I support!

Licensed In:

Pennsylvania & New Jersey

  • EDUCATION

    I graduated from Widener University, completing a dual-degree Masters program: Masters in Social Work (MSW) and a Masters in Human Sexuality Education (M.Ed.). I continued to earn a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality. My dissertation research focused on exploring how mental health professionals incorporate human sexuality into trauma work with child survivors of sexual abuse.

    (see article in resources tab above about the study)

  • THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

    I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania & New Jersey. I am a Certified EMDR therapist & EMDR Consultant. My therapeutic approach starts with decolonizing mental health, coming from an anti-racist and anti-ableist focus. I strive for a trauma-inclusive, culturally informed perspective and person-centered focus in therapy. The most vital part of therapy is having a connection and trust with your therapist. My role is to be a support while holding space for all of your feelings and experiences. I will help guide you so that you can identify what you need in your life to overcome any hurdle that is blocking your way. I love including celebrations and most importantly humor to our sessions! Laughing & celebration is incredibly healing! Cursing is also a big part of therapy!

  • COMMUNITIES I SUPPORT

    Working with 12 years and up

    Neurodivergent; specifically Autistic & ADHD

    Disabilities; physical, intellectual, & developmental

    Chronic illness

    People of the global majority (BIPOC)

    Trauma; specializing in sexual trauma including healing from child sexual abuse

  • CERTIFICATIONS

    I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I follow Dr. Dennis Dailey’s foundations of sexuality; The Circles of Sexualtiy, to incorporate all aspects of sexuality into the therapeutic work.

    AASECT Certified Sex Education: Pending.

    I am an EMDR Consultant; providing both EMDR therapy for clients and helping EMDR therapists learn their craft through consultation.