- Mindfulness and CBT
- Goal oriented
- Works in English
About Tara
Tara Brisnehan is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Arizona who focuses on practical help for everyday struggles. She emphasizes clear tools and steady support so people can move toward the life they want. Seeking counseling can feel hard, and she aims to make that first step understandable and manageable.
She offers a warm, straightforward style in sessions. Tara draws on mindfulness practices to help calm intense feelings and on cognitive-behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and track progress.
Tara grew up in a military family and moved often as a child. Those early experiences shaped how she notices family dynamics, transitions, and the stress of adjusting to new situations. That background informs her interest in blended family issues, caregiving stress, and coping with life changes.
She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Other areas she addresses include parenting challenges, career concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and rebuilding after separation or infidelity.
Tara 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, Arizona. She has six years of counseling experience and practices in Arizona while offering services to people internationally in English.
Her approach is collaborative and goal oriented. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change, practical steps to get there, and learning skills that can be used long after therapy ends.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s goals. The therapist reflects what matters to the client and supports them in finding their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. These approaches are often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tara will collaborate with each client to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. That means trying a technique, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing quicker check-ins on a workday. It can also accommodate different needs, such as shorter sessions when schedules are tight or options that do not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness and CBT exercises for an online setting so clients can practice skills between sessions.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Tara helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach with mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies to set achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of counseling experience working with varied concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients who communicate in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to learn whether online or other formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.