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Tara Brisnehan

Practical, compassionate counseling for life transitions

LPC Arizona

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Tara

Tara Brisnehan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona with six years of clinical experience. She draws on training in cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused methods to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, depression, grief, trauma, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

Tara emphasizes practical tools that clients can use between sessions to manage tough moments and make steady progress toward personal goals. Her work centers on meeting each person where they are and supporting growth across a wide range of concerns, including self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, career questions, and coping with ADHD or compassion fatigue.

Tara also addresses blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, infidelity, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose. She welcomes clients who are ready to take steps toward change and offers a collaborative, respectful approach that balances insight with actionable strategies.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it is often used to develop concrete coping strategies and problem-solving skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist offers empathy and validation so clients can explore their values and goals at their own pace. Dialectical Behavior elements introduce emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and managing stress.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative and may shift over time. The therapist partners with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, preferences, and goals, and revisits the plan as progress unfolds. This process helps ensure therapy stays relevant and practical for each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These formats allow therapists to teach skills, review exercises, and maintain ongoing support while accommodating varied communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Tara works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, bipolar, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, narrative work, and solution-focused methods to create practical, skill-based therapy tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience providing counseling services and has developed skills in several evidence-informed approaches during that time.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Arizona under AZ LPC 18334. Her practice is based in Arizona.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people outside her immediate region.
Which session formats are offered?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePostpartum depressionSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English