Supervised by Dr. Gregory Scott Sparrow, LPC-S
Depth Counseling for the inner journey.
Individuals and Groups | In-person sessions available in Austin | Telehealth in Texas
Discover a more authentic sense of being while honoring your lived experience as the primary authority on your own healing and internal truth. I provide a non-pathologizing space to explore the unconscious, bridge your inner and outer worlds, and restore your connection to the Self.
Fall 2026 Dreamwork Group is now full! Fill out the interest form to be notified of future group enrollment
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
THE WORK IS THE WAY THROUGH
DEPTH APPROACHES HELP WHEN YOU ARE:
feeling un-tethered and navigating deep emotional unrest, grief, anxiety or overwhelm.
outgrowing your current way of being and seeking meaning during life's transitions.
needing to move beyond "why" a behavior happens and merely coping, to understanding the underlying patterns or recurrences that keeps the cycle in motion.
locating your inner compass during personal struggles within the larger context of societal pressures and changes, which can show up as collective challenges, cultural expectations, and systemic shifts that impact you.
shifting the focus from what you do to who you are.
HOW I CAN HELP
“I want to know and be known for whom I am.”
-Marion Woodman
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Have you ever wondered why certain symbols or themes repeat in your dreams exactly when your life feels the most uncertain? Through dreamwork and active imagination, we explore the symbols your psyche uses to communicate what the conscious mind cannot yet name. This depth-oriented approach to dream analysis allows us to engage with the unconscious and uncover insights that support personal growth. By translating these inner images into lived clarity, we can move toward a more integrated and authentic self.
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In the book Women Who Run with the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, she shows us that loss operates as a natural law where wholeness requires accepting endings alongside growth. Through the lens of the Life-Death-Life cycle, the death archetype does not signal a literal end, but rather the necessary shedding of outgrown identities, faded passions, or old relationship patterns so new energy can eventually take root. In our sessions, we honor the dark incubation phase, giving you permission to rest in the stillness while new life quietly gathers strength beneath the surface.
Grief is rarely a linear path with a fixed endpoint. It is an invitation into one of life's most profound thresholds. In our work we approach these natural cycles with patience, reverence, and steady presence while trusting that honoring what must pass away ultimately nourishes what will be born next.
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At times, we repeat familiar behaviors that stopped helping us long ago, yet discovering a different path feels uncertain. I frequently partner with clients carrying deep inadequacy, shame, and conditional self-acceptance. Many times people judge their inner reality far more severely than outside observers ever would. Our sessions provide gentle permission to examine these complicated loops with warm interest and steady encouragement, allowing you to experiment with fresh choices and craft an authentic personal story moving forward.
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In the midst of life transitions, we often find ourselves caught between old roles and unknown futures. While modern culture keeps us trapped in outer noise and constant digital consumption, my approach anchors you in the deeper vertical space of self-knowledge, bodily presence, and personal meaning.
We look beyond managing everyday symptoms to restore your inner landscape. By decoding the symbols of your psyche and identifying the archetypal blueprints that shape your life, we shift away from overthinking and screen fatigue. Together in a safe and reflective space, we convert transitional overwhelm into an intentional journey back to your authentic Self.
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Working with me as a depth-oriented therapist, we restore your creativity and intuition by anchoring you into the vertical axis of self-knowledge rather than reacting to the outer noise and screen fatigue of modern life. Many people need a break from cognitive overthinking, instead engaging imagination, tactile awareness, and feeling functions through practical micro-practices like dreamwork, reverie journaling, and active imagination. By tuning in to your physical sensations and decoding your psyche’s personal symbols, we bypass algorithmic influences and fast digital stimulation to help you access your deep wisdom, reclaiming true inner authority and creative agency.
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In sessions with teenagers, I enter our therapeutic relationship with genuine care, curiosity, and reverence for their layered internal lives. Young people are frequently sorting through emerging aspects of who they are becoming. I view this discovery as a true privilege to walk alongside their personal evolution. Rather than trying to direct their path, I serve as a grounding presence as they navigate the shifting tides of this formative season.
For emerging adults, this developmental chapter offers room for growth alongside unpredictability, learning how to maintain contact with the Self while facing shifting circumstances and stages of development. Frequently, I join young adults seeking deeper confidence so they can step forward with clear alignment and gentle understanding toward themselves.
When we slow down enough to listen, the inner world becomes an ally in healing, transformation, and meaning-making.
GETTING STARTED
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START WITH A CONVERSATION
Click the "Request Consultation" button to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone call. This is a low-pressure conversation to discuss your current situation, my approach, and ensure we are a good fit for your needs.
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YOUR FIRST SESSION
Once we decide to move forward, we schedule an intake session.
This begins a collaborative mapping process where we explore the personal, familial, and cultural scripts that have brought you to this threshold.
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THE JOURNEY BEGINS
We establish a consistent rhythm of weekly or bi-weekly sessions.
Whether remote or in-person, our work focuses on the steady transition from reactive doing to an authentic, grounded being.
ABOUT ME
Hello, I’m Tiffani
I help people connect to the parts of themselves they’ve lost, silenced, or outgrown. My background as a teacher and guidance professional shapes my approach to helping others. I believe a guide can only lead as far as they have been willing to travel themselves and have dedicated myself to the ongoing study of my own psyche. This commitment ensures that my work with you is rooted in lived experience, allowing me to hold a non-judgmental space as you navigate your own internal landscape. Today, I combine that educator’s heart with a trauma-informed lens, helping others make their own journey toward wholeness and meaning-making.
Education
M.A. in Counseling, West Texas A&M University
M.Ed in Education, University of Texas at Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor— Associate
License #102473
FAQS
Answering your questions about Psyche’s Lantern Counseling
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Psyche’s Lantern Counseling is a private-pay, out-of-network practice and does not accept or file directly with commercial insurance providers. This allows our work to be guided by your unique pace and needs rather than a diagnostic requirement from an insurance company. Payment is due in full at the time of service. I can provide a "Superbill" (an itemized receipt) upon request, which you may submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company regarding their specific policies.
As of Fall 2026, I offer telehealth sessions covered by select insurance plans through my supervisor's practice. Please visit my Psychology Today profile for more information on accepted insurance plans.
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53 minute sessions at Psyche’s Lantern Counseling are $125.
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Yes, Psyche’s Lantern Counseling offers a limited number of sliding-scale spaces based on financial need, with a special emphasis on supporting educators.
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Yes, Tiffani Borcherding, LPC-Associate at Psyche’s Lantern Counseling works with older adolescents aged 14+ who are navigating the unique developmental milestones of youth and young adulthood.
As a former high school teacher and advanced academics administrator, Tiffani brings a deep, firsthand understanding of the modern systemic, academic, and social pressures that adolescents face.
A Note for Parents & Caregivers
For therapy to be a true "threshold" space for an adolescent, it must be built on a foundation of absolute trust. While I value the role of the family in a young person’s life, I maintain strict clinical confidentiality with my adolescent clients. This means that the specific details of our sessions are between the client and myself. This privacy is essential for them to explore their emerging identity and "internal blueprint" without the pressure of external expectations. I am happy to provide resources to help parents support their child’s development.
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Tiffani Borcherding, LPC-Associate at Psyche’s Lantern Counseling, specializes in helping individuals navigate burnout, stress, self-esteem, and significant life transitions. Her practice is designed for high-functioning, purposeful individuals—including educators, caregivers, creatives, and professionals—who may appear seamless on the outside but are navigating a deeper internal evolution.
Psyche’s Lantern Counseling utilizes a depth-oriented, clinical counseling framework to address a wide range of interconnected challenges, including:
Burnout & Chronic Stress: Recovering from systemic exhaustion, workplace or caregiver fatigue, and learning how to establish sustainable boundaries.
Identity Formation & Alignment: Navigating shifts in who you are, overcoming imposter syndrome, and aligning your external life with your inner values.
Major Life Transitions: Supporting clients through career changes, academic milestones, relationship shifts, and personal crossroad phases.
Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion: Working through deep-seated patterns of perfectionism, self-criticism, and unlocking a more resilient sense of self.
Meaning, Purpose & Wellness: Addressing the "big questions" of life, processing existential stuckness, and integrating mindfulness and restorative wellness practices into daily life.
Rather than just managing surface-level symptoms, we explore underlying patterns, symbols, and root causes to facilitate lasting, transformative personal development.
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No, Psyche’s Lantern Counseling does not provide 24/7 crisis support, emergency interventions, or on-call care between scheduled sessions.
In the event of a mental health emergency: Please dial or text 988 (The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), visit your nearest emergency room, or contact the Travis County Crisis Line at 512-472-HELP.
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The depth-oriented, Jungian-influenced counseling approach used by Tiffani Borcherding, LPC-Associate, at Psyche’s Lantern Counseling is specifically designed for high-functioning individuals who want to move beyond surface-level symptom management to address the root causes of their unrest.
You may find that the therapeutic framework at Psyche’s Lantern resonates deeply with you if you experience any of the following:
Traditional coping skills feel insufficient: You may already know standard behavioral "tools" and cognitive reframing strategies, yet you still feel an underlying sense of unrest, emptiness, or disconnect in your interpersonal relationships.
Intellectual awareness isn't changing your actions: You intellectually understand your habits, but you find yourself automatically repeating the same relationship dynamics or career hurdles despite "knowing better."
You want to explore unconscious patterns: You are highly curious about what your dreams, recurring thoughts, symbols, and automatic somatic responses are trying to communicate to you from below the surface.
You are navigating a profound identity transition: You are actively stripping away an old professional identity, a caregiving role, or societal expectations, and you need a grounded, confidential clinical space to foster whatever comes next.
You are experiencing performance fatigue or burnout: You are exhausted by the cultural and academic pressure to constantly achieve, perform, and play a prescribed role, and you want to align your lifestyle with who you actually are.
If these criteria match your current experience, you can schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to see how depth therapy in Austin or via telehealth in Texas can support your personal development.
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Yes. Tiffani Borcherding, LPC-Associate is licensed to work with any resident currently located in Texas via telehealth. For those local to the area, I also offer limited in-person sessions in Austin.
All you need for telehealth is a reliable internet connection and a quiet, confidential space.
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At Psyche’s Lantern Counseling, we believe that therapy works best when we are able to build an alliance based on client goals and intentions for the session. It is important to be on the same page with your expectations of the therapeutic process, but sometimes it is best to use your intuition after our first session. If it is not a fit, I can help provide suggests for therapists who might be a better fit.
When a Different Approach Might Be Better
Immediate Crisis Stabilization: If you are currently in an active crisis or need immediate behavioral intervention for safety, a more structured, short-term clinical program is often the first step.
A Quick Fix: My approach is built on providing space for slowing down with intention. If you are looking for a 6-week solution to a specific symptom, this approach may feel frustrating.
Linear Problem Solving: If you prefer a highly directive therapist that is focused on giving advice, my relational and imaginal approach may feel too open-ended.
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Yes, however, my 10 week dreamwork group is now full.
Please fill out this interest form, and I will be in contact when a future group opens.
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Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, the "No Surprises Act," you have a right to receive a "good faith estimate" explaining how much your therapy services will cost. Under this law, health providers must give an estimate of the cost for those without insurance or who are not using their insurance for services.
Please remember that it is an estimate and not a bill.
•You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
•Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
•If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
•Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
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Notice to Consumers – Texas Mental Health Services
In accordance with Texas law (House Bill 4224 and Section 181.105 of the Texas Health and Safety Code), the following information is provided to help consumers understand their rights and available resources.
Requesting Your Health Care Records
You have the right to request a copy of your mental health records.
To request your records, please submit a written request to your treating clinician or to the practice directly. Requests may be made via email or the secure client portal. Records will be provided in accordance with Texas law and applicable privacy regulations.
If you have questions about accessing your records, please contact my office for assistance.
Contacting the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC)
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council regulates licensed mental health professionals in Texas.
If you have questions about licensure or professional standards, you may contact BHEC directly:
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council – Contact Us
https://bhec.texas.gov/contact-us/
Filing a Consumer Complaint
You have a right to have your complaints heard and resolved in a timely manner. If we
cannot work things out to your satisfaction, you may file a complaint with our licensing
board:
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council 1801 Congress Avenue, Suite 7.300 Austin, TX 78701
Telephone: 1-800-821-3205
Link to Complaint Form: http://www.bhec.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BHEC-Complaint-Form.pdf.If you have a complaint concerning the HIPAA Privacy Regulations, you may contact the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, at: OCRMail@hhs.gov.
If you believe that you have a Consumer Complaint regarding the privacy and security of your health information, you may contact the Texas Office of the Attorney General and file a consumer complaint by clicking this link:
https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/health-care/patient-privacy
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
The path is waiting.
Transition is not a destination, but a process. Whether you are navigating significant changes, want better relationships or are seeking to understand yourself in a new way, let’s begin.
Specialties
Adjustment Disorders
Anxiety
Burnout
Adolescents
Creative Blocks
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Stress
Women's Issues