Meet Dr. Tiffany Harrop

Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m a licensed psychologist based in Kansas City, and I specialize in supporting individuals for whom ambition, achievement, and anxiety are intertwined. I’ve worked with driven, capable folks across healthcare, academic, government, corporate, creative, and legal environments. They’re used to carrying a lot — and doing it well — but the internal cost can be heavy.

I understand how challenging it can be to move between your personal and professional worlds while managing acute stress, emotional overwhelm, harsh self‑criticism, procrastination and avoidance, shame, or exhaustion and burnout. When you’re constantly striving to meet expectations—whether they come from others or from within—it’s easy to lose touch with what matters most and with yourself.

I also know that mental well‑being doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Our emotional lives are shaped not only by our personal histories, but by broader social, cultural, and sociopolitical contexts. As a woman and a person with a physical disability, I understand firsthand the weight of navigating systems that weren’t built to include everyone. That added “tax” can quietly fuel self‑doubt, fatigue, and pressure to over‑perform simply to be seen, heard, and valued.

I offer care that honors your individual experience while acknowledging the larger forces that impact it. By destigmatizing mental health, centering empowerment, and working collaboratively, I provide an inclusive and affirming space where you can reconnect with yourself, your strengths, and your sense of meaning and purpose.

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Therapeutic Approach:

I’m trained as both a scientist and a clinician, so my work is grounded in solid research knowledge while staying deeply personal and human. I help you understand how your mind and body work together so you can build insight, confidence, and practical tools to navigate challenges with more clarity, resilience, and self‑trust. I also attend to the broader social, cultural, and systemic forces that shape stress, identity, opportunity, and mental health—so your struggles are understood in context, not in isolation.

I integrate evidence‑based therapy modalities delivered with warmth, curiosity, humor, and respect for your lived experience. Drawing from approaches like ACT, CFT, CBT, ERP, and DBT, I tailor our work to your strengths, needs, and values—meeting you where you are. Therapy is a collaborative process, guided by what matters most to you, and focused on creating meaningful, sustainable change in your everyday life.

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Qualifications and Experience Highlights:

I am a licensed psychologist in Missouri (license #: 2021042349) and credentialed to provide telehealth services to individuals in 40+ states and DC through PSYPACT (mobility #: 22316).

Prior to transitioning to private practice, I worked within government mental health agencies and medical universities, providing therapy services, forensic evaluations, and program development. I routinely partnered with medical, mental health, and legal professionals including psychiatrists, social workers, attorneys, and judges and provided expert testimony regarding psycho-legal matters.

I served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, a Board Member of the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 12 Assessment Psychology Section, and the Assistant Training Director of the APA-Accredited Internship program at the Center for Behavioral Medicine, where I supervised postdoctoral fellows, doctoral interns, and psychology practicum students. I have published research articles in peer-review journals and presented frequently at scientific conferences and symposia.

Training:

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Medical University of South Carolina (2021)

  • Doctoral Internship, Center for Behavioral Medicine (2020)

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi (2020)

  • M.A. in Psychology, Western Carolina University (2015)

  • B.S. in Psychology, Peru State College (2011)

All therapeutic services are conducted virtually, and I am available to schedule appointments Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:00pm Central Time.

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