Profile / United States
Tara Brown, LMHC
Washington
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- EMDR options
About Tara
Tara Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with eight years of clinical experience. She works with teens and adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She prefers clear, practical work in sessions. That can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying new behavioral steps, and learning skills to manage strong emotions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside other approaches like client-centered care, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness when appropriate.
Tara focuses on helping people build momentum. Early sessions often review recent struggles and set small, concrete goals. Homework and practice between sessions are common so new ways of responding can be tested in daily life.
For trauma-related concerns she may use EMDR alongside stabilizing skills from DBT and mindfulness to reduce distress and improve coping. For motivation or substance concerns she draws on motivational interviewing and structured CBT techniques to identify barriers and plan next steps.
She frames therapy as collaborative. The clinician and person work together to pick approaches that fit current needs and preferences. Sessions aim to be straightforward, with clear steps and measurable progress when possible.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is practical and often includes short experiments or homework to try between sessions, which works well in remote formats. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person can explore concerns at their own pace; this supports collaborative goal setting. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful when someone needs concrete tools to use right away.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tara will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, and will adjust plans as progress and needs change. That decision is made together rather than assumed up front.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter focused check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives for people who prefer not to be on camera. These practical benefits can help make regular work on thoughts, skills, and behavior more manageable.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tara help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Tara uses practical, structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and skills-based approaches to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience supporting teens and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices there.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
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 booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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