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Brian Taracena, Psychologist

Brian Taracena, PhD, PsyD, Psychologist in Exeter, New Hampshire

Specialties:
General relationship issues Grief & loss Marital stress or divorce Mid-life transitions Premarital counseling +46
Ages Served
18-75+
Does Not Manage Medication
Provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance

About Brian Taracena (He/Him)

Brian Taracena PsyD, brings 20+ year of experience to his work as a Clinical Psychologist. He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Denver in 2001 with an emphasis in Behavioral Medicine. He completed both his internship and residency at Wasatch Mental Health in Provo, UT. He gained additional training through the University of Colorado Hospital, Denver Police Department, and Denver Public Schools. Dr. Taracena’s experience spans a variety of settings including inpatient medical hospitals, emergency departments, public schools and community mental health centers. Prior to joining LifeStance, Dr. Taracena owned and operated a small rural clinic for 10 years. He is a member of Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), National Register for Health Providers in Psychology and is a Past-President for the Utah Psychological Association (UPA). Dr. Brian Taracena enjoys working with pre-teens, teens, adults and oldsters. Those working with Dr. Taracena find him to be warm, friendly, and straightforward in his demeanor. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Taracena enjoys mentoring and supervising early career psychologists. When not in the office, he delights in cycling, surfing, XC-skiing, reading, strumming his guitar and hanging with his family.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Premarital counseling
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity & mental health
  • Family conflict
  • Grief & loss
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's health/issues
  • Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
  • Mental health support for neurological conditions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • Race, culture & mental health
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
  • Stroke-related mental health conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Grief & loss
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity & mental health
  • Family conflict
  • General relationship issues
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
  • Mental health support for neurological conditions
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • Premarital counseling
  • Race, culture & mental health
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
  • Stroke-related mental health conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Therapy Types

  • ACT Therapy
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)
  • ERP Therapy
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Integrative & Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Parenting Support
  • Strength-Based Therapy

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Denver

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Brian Taracena, Psychologist in Exeter, New Hampshire

Brian Taracena

Psychologist in Exeter, New Hampshire

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