Tara Brisnehan - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

6 years experience

About Tara Brisnehan

Hello and welcome. My name is Tara and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Arizona. Counseling any person, no matter where they have come from, or what challenges they are struggling with, is my passion. I enjoy helping people achieve what they desire in this life. Whether it is to have a better marriage, learn how to deal with depression, less anxiety with every new situation that arises, or parenting struggles, I can help. I love helping people to be the very best versions of themselves and giving them the tools to help with varying hurdles in life. Life can be so tough, and seeking counseling is a very brave first step and I am so grateful you came here. We all go through hills and valleys in life, but it's so much better to go through those valleys when you have the right tools in which to deal with the tough times. Life is a gift. Counseling is a gift and I hope to be able to help you with your journey. A little about me. I grew up a military kid and was able to travel the world with my family, which came with some wonderful experiences and also some challenges of having to adjust quickly to different settings. Along the way I met a lot of great people and had the opportunity to learn family dynamics, and cultures from a very young age. I am grateful to have had to change and move throughout my childhood so that I could end up in this field where I can truly help so many different kinds of people, no matter their background, or what struggles they are going through. I received my bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University. I then went on to receive my Masters degree from Argosy University in Phoenix, Arizona. My counseling approach is mindfulness training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution focused brief therapy. I believe we all have the ability to get where we want to go, but sometimes we need a little help along the way.

Licenses

LPC

18334

Professional experience

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression

Additional Focus Areas

Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Working with Tara has been an amazing experience. She responds to my concerns or questions very quickly. I feel supported and like she genuinely cares about my situation. Thank you Tara!”

“Tara was my second Better Help therapist after a not-so-great first experience. She has been so reliable, helpful, and fun to work with. She pushes me to get out of my own head and think about things in different perspectives which has been incredibly helpful. We almost always end up laughing even with such heavy topics. So glad to have been matched up! ”

“Have had the most pleasant experience with Tara. She’s always willing to work with my schedule and responds very quickly to messages. Does a great job keeping track of things we’ve discussed and pushes me where I need! ”

“Very helpful.”

“Tara has been great so far. She has a way to make you feel like she knows where your coming from and validates your feelings are normal. ”

“Tara is supportive and respectful. She knows somehow what all your struggles are. Neither your time nor your money is wasted talking to Tara. She is energizing! You realize what it is you need to do and can set those plans in motion. :) Thank you, Tara. ”

“ She is so thoughtful and finds a perspective you don’t even think of but that you need. She creates an environment that feels so welcoming and comfortable. Always enjoy our sessions! ”

“So far I have loved my communication and sessions with Tara. I know she has many other clients but when it’s my session, she makes me feel like she is truly present and extends comfort. She really creates a safe space for me to be able to open up fully and feel free of judgement. ”

“Tara is so supportive! Speaking to her I always know I'll get a balanced view and a sense of perspective, but I also feel that she understands where I'm coming from. She's helped me realize a lot of things about myself and also helped me stand up for myself and set boundaries. I appreciate her immensely!”

“I really enjoy working with Tara. She listens to my problems and affirms how I’m feeling. She offers insight and ideas on how to navigate what I’m going through. I really enjoy our times together. Would highly recommend.”

“Tara has offered the support, kindness, and resources I need!”

“Tara is always empathetic- supportive- gives great insight and helps me come up with my own solutions. She also always keeps in mind what my priorities are for growth and centers our sessions are around that. ”

“She is wonderful ”

“Tara has been great! I have really enjoyed chatting with her weekly. Thanks to her, I feel much more confident coping with/managing my daily stressors - involving my relationship, work, money and life in general! Thank you, Tara, for all of your help! ”

“Tara does a great job listening to concerns and and helping you feel like she understands- she does a great of it asking important questions and giving aplicable strategies that make sense and can be helpful for you in your specific situation. ”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.