Tara Brisnehan , LPC

Tara Brisnehan is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Arizona who approaches therapy with a clear sense of purpose and empathy. As an LPC - which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - she focuses on helping people navigate relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, parenting struggles, trauma, grief, and the everyday hurdles that can keep someone from feeling their best.

Her interest in counseling grew from a childhood spent as a military family member, traveling and adapting to new places. Those early experiences of changing environments shaped her understanding of family dynamics, cultural differences, and the resilience required to adjust to life transitions. This background informs a practical, respectful approach to therapy that honors each personâs story and strengths.

Tara earned a bachelorâs degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University and completed a masterâs degree at Argosy University in Phoenix, Arizona. Her clinical work blends mindfulness training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy to provide tools clients can use between sessions and in daily life. She believes people have the capacity to reach their goals and offers guidance and strategies to support that growth.

Seeking counseling is an important step, and Tara aims to meet people where they are, helping them develop skills and insights to move forward with greater confidence and hope.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tara integrates Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic space where clients are listened to and guided at their own pace. This approach emphasizes the clientâs goals and strengths and is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and major life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to help identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT provides concrete strategies for coping with difficult emotions and changing unhelpful habits.

Mindfulness Therapy is part of her practice as well, offering practical exercises in present-moment awareness that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These techniques can support coping with trauma, chronic stress, and everyday overwhelm.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Tara works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Tara is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit appointments into busy schedules or across distances. This variety of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from wherever a client is located.