Tara Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or struggles with self-esteem. Tara also supports clients facing grief, addiction, trauma, bipolar mood swings, ADHD, and major life transitions.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than vague talk. Tara listens closely and adjusts the pace to each person's needs.
Tara often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is part of her toolkit when trauma work is appropriate.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set realistic goals and practices skills between sessions. Parents and young adults often seek support for parenting stress, disruptive mood issues, or the challenges of starting adult life.
Clients can expect a therapist who emphasizes motivation, self-compassion, and steady progress. Tara encourages small, manageable steps toward increased confidence and daily functioning. She aims to help people build tools they can use long after sessions end.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, focusing on listening, validation, and working at a pace that feels manageable. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to process emotions and build confidence.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that maintain distress. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem because it gives specific exercises and homework to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships. These skills are often taught in short, practical pieces that people can try out in everyday situations.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to use and how quickly to move into deeper work.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not detailed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from a quiet space that works for them. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and behavioral experiments to work well in remote sessions.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Guilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tara commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, low self-esteem, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on practical skills and clear goals. Sessions emphasize what works in daily life rather than abstract theory.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of professional experience working with teens and adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Washington as WA LMHC LH.
Which languages are offered and can international clients book sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.