Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Tara works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tara
Tara Brisnehan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and life changes. Tara aims to give clear tools people can use right away rather than only talking about problems.
Tara grew up in a military family and moved often, which taught her to adapt to new situations and notice how families change over time.
Background and approach
She earned 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. Those experiences shaped her practical approach to counseling. In sessions she uses client-centered listening to understand each person’s goals.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior strategies for managing intense emotions. Mindfulness and narrative work help people make sense of what happened and find small, manageable changes. Her style is straightforward and collaborative.
She helps people build coping skills for everyday stress, grief, trauma, and work or career transitions. People who want concrete steps and a therapist who listens will find that approach useful. Tara works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood issues, compassion fatigue, and care-related stress.
She also supports people facing infidelity, divorce or blended family tensions by focusing on communication and practical problem solving. The goal is steady progress toward the life someone wants.
What Tara works with
Everything Tara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tara's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tara lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s goals. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps build confidence and direction for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. It teaches practical steps to challenge unhelpful thinking and try different actions to reduce anxiety, anger, or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These tools are useful when emotions feel overwhelming and people need concrete ways to cope in the moment. Tara will work collaboratively to find which approach or mix of approaches fits best. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that suit their situation. Finding the right fit is part of the process and may shift over time. Online therapy gives flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let sessions feel more like in-person meetings while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or a way to communicate without being on camera. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.Questions people ask about Tara
What kinds of problems does Tara help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, parenting difficulties, and career transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on practical tools, active listening, and concrete strategies to manage emotions and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a licensed counselor working with adults on emotional, relationship, and life-change concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
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 is available to work with international clients as well.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.