The Morton Center’s, Clinical director

Tiffany graduated from Murray State University in 1998 with her Bachelor’s in Social Work. After beginning her social work career in Western Kentucky, where she was born and raised, she moved to Louisville in 2001 and began working toward her Master’s in Social Work in 2003, completing her MSW at Spalding University in 2005. Over the course of her 20-year career at a large, local nonprofit, Tiffany advanced from case manager to therapist and grew into leadership roles, ultimately serving as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, she oversaw 650 employees working across six departments in four states.

Tiffany began teaching as an adjunct professor at Spalding University in 2007, where she continues to teach today. She primarily teaches addiction courses and played a key role in creating the university’s Addictions minor curriculum. In November 2022, Tiffany experienced a life-changing health crisis that led her to reevaluate her work-life balance. She left the nonprofit in January 2023 and, in August 2023, joined The Morton Center as Clinical Director, an organization she has long respected and collaborated with. She is licensed in Kentucky as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). Tiffany is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based treatment for trauma and emotional healing.

Tiffany specializes in trauma and working with couples and family members impacted by substance use disorder. She is passionate about meeting clients where they are and empowering them as the navigators of their own journey. Tiffany believes in applying the same principles of trust, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and compassion to her leadership of the clinicians at The Morton Center who do this integral work with our clients every day. She says, “The way I treat those who work for us will directly impact the way they treat those we serve – that is a responsibility and opportunity that I never take lightly.”

Outside of her professional life, Tiffany enjoys serving her community and spending time with friends and family. She has been married to her husband, John, for 20 years, and they have two sons and a sweet dog named Zoe. Tiffany loves traveling, swimming, running, and building Legos with her boys.