Tara Brisnehan, LPC
Helping people shape clearer life stories
Details
| Name | Tara Brisnehan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Arizona |
| Licensed in | Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Tara
Tara Brisnehan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona with six years of practice. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She emphasizes practical tools and steady support so people can move toward goals that matter to them.
Tara draws on several approaches to shape sessions around each person's needs. She uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories, Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also part of her toolbox when useful. Her 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, Arizona. Growing up in a military family taught her to adapt to change and to notice how family life and culture shape identity.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical steps. People work on skills for managing anxiety, improving communication, handling grief, coping with trauma, and navigating career or parenting stress. She aims to make sessions feel straightforward and relevant to daily life.
Tara welcomes people from many backgrounds and accepts international clients. She practices in Arizona as an AZ LPC and conducts sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Tara works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Tara among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Tara among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Tara among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Tara among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Tara among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Tara directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Tara directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skill-based approaches work online
Some methods Tara uses include Narrative Therapy, which looks at how personal stories shape feelings and choices and helps people identify different, more helpful narratives. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client’s pace and priorities, offering empathic listening that supports people in finding their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thinking that lead to distress and teaches concrete strategies to change those patterns and behaviors.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what feels most useful. That shared planning helps make sessions more relevant and helps clients notice small changes over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for conversational therapy and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging support brief updates, ongoing coaching, or continuing work between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family, or travel while keeping continuity of care.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Tara address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, and more.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and person-focused. Sessions mix narrative techniques, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and DBT skills depending on what the client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a counselor. That experience includes supporting people through common stressors as well as complex life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona. Her practice is based in Arizona.
Can someone who lives outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow flexibility to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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