Tara Brisnehan, LPC

Tara Brisnehan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapy. She welcomes people from all backgrounds and focuses on helping clients reach meaningful goals - whether that means improving a marriage, managing depression, reducing anxiety around new situations, or navigating parenting challenges. Tara emphasizes practical tools and skill-building so individuals and families can move through life’s hills and valleys with greater resilience and confidence.

Raised as a military child, Tara experienced frequent moves and diverse cultures from a young age. Those early years of adjustment shaped her appreciation for family dynamics and the ways people adapt to change, and they inform her ability to work effectively with clients from varied backgrounds. She holds 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.

Tara integrates mindfulness training, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused brief therapy into her clinical work, tailoring each approach to fit a client’s unique needs. She views counseling as a courageous first step and treats it as a collaborative process that aims to help people become the best versions of themselves. Tara values helping clients develop the practical skills needed to face challenges, heal from difficult experiences, and pursue a more fulfilling life.