- Mindfulness
- CBT
- Solution-focused
About Tara
Tara Brisnehan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and questions about life purpose. Tara helps people who are wondering what comes next after a big change or who feel stuck by everyday pressures.
Her style is straightforward and skills-based. She uses mindfulness, cognitive behavioral approaches, and solution-focused work to identify patterns and try practical adjustments. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, testing new ways of responding, and building simple tools to use outside of sessions.
Tara’s background includes a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University and a master’s degree from Argosy University in Phoenix. Growing up in a military family meant frequent moves, which shaped her interest in how people adapt to change and how family dynamics shift over time.
In sessions she concentrates on concrete goals like improving communication, reducing anxiety in daily life, managing parenting stress, or clarifying next steps in work or relationships. She also supports people dealing with complicated feelings such as guilt, shame, or the fallout from infidelity and separation.
People who prefer a pragmatic approach that mixes present-focused skills with attention to personal stories may find her method helpful. She offers services in English and accepts international clients; practical details about session options should be confirmed before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s priorities and building a collaborative relationship. It helps when a person wants a therapist who listens and follows their concerns rather than imposing a fixed plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the options with each person and choose methods based on the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is shared and revisited as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since specific delivery options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats may be better for focused skills practice while others suit longer conversations, so discuss practical needs like session length and timing when scheduling.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and grief, and life purpose concerns among other issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused methods to clarify goals and try practical changes in everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of adult concerns.
What credential and location does she have?
She is an LPC registered in Arizona.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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