About Dr. Tiffany Ranney
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Marriage Conflict Resolution
Premarital Conflict Resolution
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Parenting Assessment
Relationship Struggles
Couples Conflict Resolution
Peer Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Groups
Seniors (65+)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Families
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Forensic Psychology
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Integrative
Culturally Sensitive
Interpersonal
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx, Indigenous American or Alaska Native
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Tiffany Ranney
People do not experience anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life changes in isolation from the rest of their lives. My work considers the larger picture, including relationships, culture, conflict, life circumstances, and, when relevant, legal stressors. I work with adults to better understand what they are experiencing, recognize patterns that may be affecting them, and determine how they want to move forward.
My path to psychology began in law and conflict resolution, where I have helped adults navigate complex and prolonged conflict since 2008. In addition to my degrees in psychology, I hold a Juris Doctor, a conflict resolution certificate, and a BA in international relations with a minor in communication studies. This interdisciplinary background shapes how I understand people and their experiences through the overlapping lenses of psychology, law, communication, culture, relationships, and the circumstances surrounding difficult or high-stakes periods of life.
My specialty training includes advanced doctoral coursework in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, psychological assessment, addiction diagnosis and intervention, interpersonal neurobiology and attachment, and consulting. I have also completed focused training in suicide assessment, partner violence, child abuse, human sexuality, and aging and long-term care. My doctoral research explores how interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory can inform conflict resolution, particularly in prolonged conflict and high-conflict relationships and disputes.
I bring this combination of professional experience, interdisciplinary education, and psychological training to both therapy and evaluation while remaining attentive to the complexity and individuality of each person. My work also includes psychological testing and evaluation, including court-related concerns, with a particular interest in how psychological functioning, relationships, conflict, and legal circumstances can intersect.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My style is collaborative, thoughtful, and practical, with treatment shaped around your individual history, strengths, culture, relationships, needs, and goals. I draw from attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, cognitive-behavioral strategies, relational and trauma-focused approaches, and principles informed by conflict resolution. Some people benefit from structure and concrete tools, while others need more room to understand patterns, relationships, emotions, or earlier experiences. Often, the work involves a combination of both. I respect that you know your own life best. My role is to help you examine what is happening from different perspectives, recognize patterns that may be affecting you, build on your strengths, and make choices that feel genuinely your own.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
For individual therapy, we begin with where you are and what has been weighing on you. Together, we make sense of the experiences, relationships, emotions, and patterns that may be shaping how you feel today. Some sessions may involve practical tools for coping, boundaries, communication, or emotional regulation; others may create space to understand something more deeply. Therapy is not about changing who you are. It is about helping you understand yourself more fully, recognize what you need, and feel more able to move through your life in a way that feels genuinely yours.
When conflict has taken over a relationship, it can become difficult to hear one another without also hearing every past hurt, disappointment, or fear. Our work slows that cycle down. We look beyond who is right or wrong to understand what each person is trying to communicate, what happens when emotions rise, and what keeps the same disagreements returning. The goal is not to erase differences, but to help you communicate more honestly, understand one another more clearly, strengthen boundaries, repair what can be repaired, and make thoughtful decisions about the relationship you want.
Psychological assessment often begins with a question, sometimes about symptoms, personality, emotional functioning, relationships, behavior, or an experience that has become difficult to understand. Whatever brings you to an evaluation, I want the process aligned with you as an individual. We begin by understanding the question and the person behind it. Depending on the purpose of the assessment, this may include conversation, relevant history and records, psychological testing, and other appropriate sources of information. Those pieces are then brought together to develop a clear and well-supported understanding of what the information means. My goal is for the evaluation to provide more than scores or labels. It should offer useful insight into the person and what may help clarify the path forward.
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In-network insurances
Dr. Tiffany Ranney has +46 in-network plans.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $285 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $285 for 50 minutes
- Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront
Office locations
Dr. Tiffany Ranney, JD, MS also offers online video visits for patients
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Education and background
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Education and training
- California Southern University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- California Southern University, Master's in Psychology
- California Southern University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology Candidate for 2027
NPI number
1922915008
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Tiffany Ranney?
Generally, Dr. Tiffany Ranney has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Ranney's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Tiffany Ranney accepting new patients?
Dr. Tiffany Ranney generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Ranney's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Tiffany Ranney online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Ranney using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Tiffany Ranney work with?
Dr. Tiffany Ranney works with Unfold Psychology.
Where is Dr. Tiffany Ranney's office located?
Dr. Tiffany Ranney has 5 office locations, including in Oakland, San Francisco, Corte Madera, and San Jose, view full addresses on Dr. Ranney's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Tiffany Ranney?
Dr. Tiffany Ranney frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Tiffany Ranney on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Tiffany Ranney speak?
Dr. Tiffany Ranney speaks English.