- Mindfulness
- Cognitive behavioral
- Solution focused
About Tara
Tara Brisnehan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, and related difficulties. Tara offers straightforward, skills-based help for practical problems people bring to therapy.
She uses mindfulness, cognitive behavioral methods, and solution-focused work to help people manage difficult feelings and make small changes that matter. Sessions often include learning simple skills for noticing thoughts, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practicing different ways of responding to stress. Tara aims to give clear tools that people can use between sessions.
Tara grew up in a military family and moved frequently. That background shaped her interest in family dynamics, transitions, and the challenges of adjusting to new settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University and a master’s degree from Argosy University in Phoenix.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She listens to what people want to change, then focuses on steps that move them toward those goals. This can include short-term problem solving, skills practice for anxiety, or longer work on relationship patterns.
People looking for help with parenting stress, blended family issues, caregiver strain, codependency, or coping with life changes may find her methods useful. She also works with concerns such as grief, anger, ADHD-related challenges, and career stress. Tara offers services in English and accepts international clients.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says so goals emerge from their priorities. It helps when someone wants a therapist who follows their lead and clarifies what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, with a focus on concrete tools like distress tolerance and emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tara will help clients decide which methods to try based on their goals and day-to-day needs, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made. The therapist and client collaborate on what to practice between sessions and which skills to focus on next.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in the contexts where they need them and help carry progress into everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Tara works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on skills and problem solving. Sessions often include mindfulness practice, cognitive work on thoughts, and short-term solution-focused tasks.
How long has she been practicing?
She has six years of experience as a counselor since completing her graduate training and beginning clinical work.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and provides services from Arizona.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone, video, or other formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the exact fee when you complete the matching process.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.