- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Tara
Tara Brown is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and parenting concerns. She aims to create a calm space where people can say what they feel without fear of judgment. Tara works with adults and young adults to build motivation, increase confidence, and cope with life changes.
She brings eight years of clinical experience in Washington. Over that time she has supported people through depression, bipolar concerns, grief, ADHD, and a range of mood and trauma-related issues.
Background and approach
Tara also addresses problems such as guilt, shame, social anxiety, and self-harm when they affect daily life and relationships. In sessions she uses straightforward methods that match each person's needs. Techniques include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts, dialectical skills for managing intense emotions, and EMDR for trauma processing.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear when they help someone make steady progress. Tara focuses on practical steps you can try between meetings. She helps clients build routines, practice new skills, and track small wins.
The goal is steady improvement rather than quick fixes. If a parent or caregiver is feeling overwhelmed, Tara offers a patient, nonjudgmental place to sort priorities and try manageable strategies. She encourages small experiments that fit real life and schedules.
What Tara works with
Everything Tara lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tara helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Guilt and shame
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tara lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Tara’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. Online sessions use that same approach so the therapist can help you name what matters and set goals that fit your life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches straightforward exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; those exercises work well on video or by messaging and can be practiced between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the intensity of painful memories; when appropriate, elements of this work can be adapted to remote formats.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend a mix of methods. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new concerns come up.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and work through exercises visually. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit quick reflections or midweek support into a busy schedule. These options help people keep momentum without long commutes or time away from daily responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Tara
What kinds of concerns does Tara address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mood or trauma-related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is calm and client-centered, combining listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults and young adults in Washington.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in the state of Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does the cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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