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- Practical skill building
- Trauma-informed care
About Tamra
Tamra Priestley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah who focuses on helping people make practical changes in their lives. She works with those who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or stuck after trauma. She also supports people struggling with relationships, self-esteem, addictions, grief, and life transitions. Tamra emphasizes building skills that can be used between sessions so progress continues outside the therapy hour.
Her approach blends supportive listening with hands-on tools. Tamra uses Client-Centered methods to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to find and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Emotionally-Focused and Existential ideas help people clarify values, meaning, and connection.
Tamra has eight years of clinical experience and has worked in several private practices as well as programs serving employees, first responders, and law enforcement families. She has also supported older adults facing end-of-life concerns. Her personal history includes experiences with single parenting, adoption, divorce, and recovery from anxiety and depression, which inform a practical and compassionate style.
Sessions are structured to be collaborative and skill-focused. Tamra often assigns short homework tasks to reinforce new habits. She aims to help people feel more peaceful, motivated, and confident as they move forward.
If you want help handling life changes, improving relationships, or healing from past hurt, Tamra offers a straightforward, empathetic approach focused on real-world tools.
How Tamra's Approaches Work Online
Tamra often blends client-centered listening with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting space where the person sets the pace and goals, which helps when someone needs time to sort feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to identify patterns that keep problems going and then tests small changes to see what helps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for regulating emotions, handling crises, and improving relationships, which is useful for people who feel overwhelmed by strong feelings.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tamra will work with each person to choose tools that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She often introduces techniques gradually and adapts them based on what feels most helpful to the individual.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in their everyday routines and bring those experiences directly into the session for feedback and adjustment.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tamra commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addictions, grieving, parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and skill-oriented, using client-centered listening alongside practical tools from CBT, DBT, and emotionally-focused approaches.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
Tamra has eight years of experience working in private practices and in programs serving employee groups, including first responders and law enforcement families.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCMHC credential (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) and is based in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tamra?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.