Tiffany Olson, BA, MA, is a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate of Mental Health Services at Aspire Santa Clarita. Tiffany’s passion for helping others has been evident throughout her academic and professional journey. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development in 2015 and went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Brandman University, which she successfully completed in 2021.

Tiffany has worked in the field of mental health and substance abuse since 2021. During her traineeship, Tiffany provided compassionate care to a diverse range of individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. She provided support and guidance to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, LGBTQIA+-related issues, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and self-esteem. With a focus on evidence-based practices, Tiffany utilizes various therapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of each client. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative Therapy. Tiffany is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in her field.

Tiffany recognizes that seeking help can be difficult and takes tremendous courage. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, gain insight, develop coping skills, and achieve their goals. Her dedication to her clients’ well-being and growth is reflected in her compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy. Tiffany’s warm empathetic, and non-judgemental approach to therapy has helped her build strong relationships with her clients and make a positive impact in their lives.

In her free time, Tiffany spends time with her family and friends and enjoys going to concerts, playing board games, and traveling.

John Marshall has been working in substance use disorder treatment since 2012. Having completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, in 2016, John became a registered SUD counselor the following year. John has experience working in detox, residential, and outpatient settings. John has worked with various demographics in the field, specializing in young adult programs and dual diagnosis. As well as working directly with homeless veterans. John is passionate about educating clients living with substance use disorders and offering superb client care. John thrives on running relapse prevention skills and anger management groups. John is an active member of the recovery community within the Los Angeles area and provides voluntary support to those in need outside of his employment. John is excited to join the Aspire treatment team and offer excellent support to our diverse set of clientele.

Justin has lived in Santa Clarita for the past 38 years. Justin received his BA in Psychology in 2005 from Cal State Channel Islands. After graduation, Justin worked at St. Jude Medical as a Biotech Engineer and worked with heart patients who needed pacemakers or ICDs. Wanting to give back to families in the SCV community, Justin has worked with Carousel Ranch and the Special Olympics to help improve the lives of both children and adults. Justin struggled with a SUD for years but has been able to stabilize and maintain his sobriety since 2021. Justin now works for Aspire Counseling Services as a substance abuse counselor.