Tara Brown, LMHC - Therapist in Washington

About Tara

Tara Brown is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington who focuses on practical help for parents and individuals dealing with family and parenting stress. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what is most pressing for each person. Her style aims to make hard conversations easier to get through so families can move forward.

She has eight years of professional experience working with teens and adults. Tara helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and struggles with motivation or self-esteem.

Background and approach

She also addresses trauma, addictions, and issues tied to mood regulation such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder. In sessions she creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where feelings can be named and handled step by step. Tara draws on approaches that teach skills and build coping strategies rather than relying on one fixed method.

Conversations often include practical tools for managing stress day to day. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical skills to manage intense emotions, and EMDR when processing traumatic memories is needed. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing also appear when they match a client’s goals.

People can expect a collaborative process focused on what they want to change. Tara works with each person to set small, realistic steps and to build sustainable habits. She supports clients as they try new ways of coping and adjust plans when needed.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit family life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, listening-first approach. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helping people put words to their feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the thoughts and habits that keep problems going and teaches concrete steps to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related parenting challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills for intense reactions. DBT can help when strong feelings get in the way of daily functioning or relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Tara will work together with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made or new issues come up, and the process is collaborative from the first session.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy family schedules. Video calls and phone sessions let parents meet from home, while live chat and text messaging provide shorter, on-the-go check-ins. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions without extra travel time.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tara address?

Tara works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related mood concerns. She also provides support for trauma, self-harm thoughts, social anxiety, and young adult issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on building skills, naming feelings, and making small changes that fit daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional work with teens and adults. That experience includes a range of mood and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington with licence number WA LMHC LH 61088624.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

ADHD
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Grief
Guilt and shame
Mood disorders
Parenting issues
Post-traumatic stress
Self esteem
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Washington
Languages: English

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