Tara Brown, LMHC

Washington · 8 years in practice

Tara Brown is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and changes in life.

License and registration

LMHC, Washington: LH 61088624 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1265907646 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Tara

Tara Brown is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and changes in life. She works with teens and adults and aims to make first steps toward change feel manageable and clear. She creates a nonjudgmental space where people can talk about hard things and feel heard.

Conversations focus on what matters now - symptoms, goals, and small steps that can reduce stress and build confidence.

Background and approach

In sessions she blends practical tools with reflective listening. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for intense emotions and better decision making.

Tara also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, as one option when trauma memories are part of the problem. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing help with focus, commitment, and self-compassion. Her approach is collaborative: she works with each person to pick methods that fit their pace and goals.

Over eight years of practice she has supported people through depression, grief, ADHD challenges, bipolar mood concerns, social anxiety, and parenting stress. Sessions are offered in English and are arranged to fit clients’ schedules. The emphasis is on steady progress through practical skills, clearer thinking, and stronger coping so day-to-day life feels more manageable.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Tara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

Approaches used in online therapy and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel safe to share what’s hard. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings and decide on goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and problems that interfere with daily routines.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, is an option when past traumatic events keep causing distress. The approach works by helping people process difficult memories while using specific bilateral stimulation techniques under guidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tara will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. That plan can change as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit real life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls need less bandwidth, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messages let people reflect in writing. These options give flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tara address in therapy?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting stress, bipolar mood issues, and ADHD among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing listening with concrete skills. She focuses on tools you can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with teens and adults in Washington.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer online?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

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

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