Today we’d like to introduce you to Tiffany Brown.
Hi Tiffany, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I never imagined I’d one day be helping lead a mental health practice. My background has always been in building relationships, solving problems, and helping people navigate complicated systems. Along the way, life also taught me some deeply personal lessons about resilience, recovery, and the importance of asking for help. Celebrating more than twelve years of sobriety has given me a profound appreciation for how meaningful the right support, at the right time, can be. It also reinforced my belief that there should never be shame in taking care of your mental health.
That perspective took on an even deeper meaning after marrying my wife, Lisa, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Over the past nine years, she’s taught me more about mental health than I ever imagined I would learn. Watching her work with clients and seeing the difference compassionate, evidence-based therapy can make has been both inspiring and humbling. Together, we built Landry Therapy Group with a shared commitment to making quality mental healthcare more accessible across Texas.
As the practice grew, I naturally found myself focusing on operations, client care, marketing, and improving the experience for people seeking help. One thing became clear very quickly: many people don’t reach out for therapy until they’re already in crisis. That observation led me to ask a simple question:
What if mental health had a checkup, too?
Over the past few years, that question has evolved into what we now call the Mental Health Checkup—an innovative, preventive approach designed to help people check in with their mental well-being before life becomes overwhelming. I believe prevention has transformed physical healthcare, and I believe mental healthcare deserves that same opportunity.
Today, I continue helping lead Landry Therapy Group while working to introduce the idea of preventive mental healthcare to employers, healthcare organizations, and communities across Texas. It’s been an unexpected journey, but one that has become deeply meaningful to me. If sharing our story encourages even one person to start a conversation about their mental health a little sooner, then every step of that journey has been worth it.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
LOL! Absolutely not! Like almost all small business owners, we’ve experienced our share of challenges, and each one has taught us something valuable.
Building a private practice isn’t just about providing excellent clinical care. It’s also about learning how to run a business, manage finances, market your services, build a strong team, navigate insurance companies, and somehow keep all of those pieces moving in the same direction. There isn’t a handbook for that, and much of it has been learned through experience.
One of the biggest lessons has been realizing that helping people and running a successful business are two very different skill sets. You can have an incredible team of clinicians, but if people don’t know you exist, you can’t help them. I’ve spent countless hours learning about marketing, technology, search engine optimization, website design, and business development—not because I wanted to become a marketer, but because I wanted to connect more people with quality mental healthcare.
Like many businesses, we’ve also experienced seasons of uncertainty. Some months referrals come steadily, while others require patience, creativity, and a willingness to adapt. Those moments can be stressful, but they’ve also reminded me why perseverance matters. Every challenge has pushed us to become a little more innovative and a little more focused on serving our community.
Looking back, I wouldn’t describe the journey as smooth. I’d describe it as meaningful. Every obstacle has shaped the way we think about mental healthcare and ultimately led to the development of the Mental Health Checkup. Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from success alone—they come from asking better questions during difficult seasons.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
People often ask me what I do, and the honest answer is, “A little bit of everything.” On any given day I might be working on business strategy, marketing, client care, technology, operations, or helping someone find the therapist who is the best fit for their needs. That’s one of the things I enjoy most about what I do—no two days are ever the same.
At Landry Therapy Group, my role is to make mental healthcare more accessible and less intimidating. I work closely with our clinicians and help people navigate what can often feel like an overwhelming process. Whether someone has questions about insurance, isn’t sure what type of therapy they need, or simply doesn’t know where to begin, I want that first step to feel welcoming and approachable. I’m a real person on the other end of the phone or email, and I think that human connection still matters.
Over the past few years, I’ve also become passionate about innovation in mental healthcare. I’m always asking, “How can we make this easier? How can we help people sooner?” That curiosity led to the development of the Mental Health Checkup, a preventive approach designed to encourage people to check in with their mental well-being before life reaches a crisis. It’s an idea I’m incredibly proud of because I believe prevention has the potential to change the way we think about mental healthcare.
If there’s one thing that sets me apart, it’s that I don’t see myself as someone who simply runs a business. I see myself as someone who enjoys connecting ideas, people, and opportunities to create better experiences for others. Whether that’s helping a client find the right therapist, supporting our clinicians, or introducing a new way of thinking about mental healthcare, my goal is always the same: make it easier for people to get the help they need.
What I’m most proud of isn’t a marketing campaign or a business milestone. It’s knowing that the work we’re doing has the potential to help people start conversations about their mental health earlier, with less fear and less stigma. If we can make that first step just a little easier, then I believe we’re making a meaningful difference.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
One of the best pieces of advice I can offer is this: don’t be afraid to ask for help. I think a lot of entrepreneurs believe they have to have all the answers, but I’ve found the opposite to be true. Some of my biggest steps forward have come from reaching out to people who had already walked the path before me.
Early in my business journey, I connected with the local Small Business Administration office. The guidance I received there was invaluable. They helped me prioritize business practices, better understand financial management, connect with community resources, and, just as importantly, gave me someone to bounce ideas off of when I wasn’t sure what direction to take. Sometimes having an experienced person simply ask the right questions can completely change your perspective.
More recently, I signed up through SCORE to be matched with a business mentor. I’m looking forward to learning from someone who can help me think strategically about growth, networking, and the future of our business. I don’t see asking for guidance as a sign of weakness—I see it as one of the smartest investments an entrepreneur can make.
Some of my most meaningful mentors, however, have never carried the title of “business mentor.” My mom taught me the importance of compassion, empathy, and seeing the humanity in every person. She also introduced me to counseling services when I was young, something that profoundly shaped the way I think about mental health and asking for help. That experience taught me that seeking support isn’t something to be ashamed of—it’s something that can change your life.
I’m also incredibly grateful for the clinicians and peers I’ve met within the mental health community. This is meaningful work, but it can also be emotionally demanding. Watching dedicated professionals continue to show up for their clients with compassion, resilience, and hope inspires me every day to become a better leader and a better person.
If I’ve learned anything, it’s that mentors don’t always look the way you expect. Sometimes they’re business advisors. Sometimes they’re family. Sometimes they’re colleagues who quietly inspire you through the way they live their lives. My advice is to stay curious, ask questions, listen more than you talk, and never be afraid to learn from the people around you.
Pricing:
- TBD- Landry Therapy Group Takes Insurance
- Self-Pay $150 individual 50 min appt
- Self-Pay $200 couples counseling 50 min appt
- Self-Pay Only $1,800 psychological evaluation
- $75 individual 30 min appt
Contact Info:
- Website: https://landrytherapygroup.com
- Instagram: landrytherapygroup
- Facebook: Landry Therapy Group, PLLC
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landry-therapy-group
