Tamra Priestley, LCMHC

Tamra Priestley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Tamra draws from both her counseling work and life-coaching background to help clients build more peaceful, productive days.

She takes a practical approach in sessions, teaching skills people can use between appointments. That often means short exercises, communication practice, and simple steps to manage stress and mood. She also uses techniques aimed at processing trauma and improving self-esteem when those issues are present.

Tamra's eight years of experience include working in private practices and providing services for organizations that support first responders and law enforcement employees. She has also supported older adults facing end-of-life questions. Those roles exposed her to many life stages and practical struggles people face.

Her personal history - including parenting as a single mother, navigating adoption, and recovering from abuse and divorce - informs how she connects with people. She emphasizes doable homework between sessions to keep progress moving. Tamra wants clients to leave therapy with clearer purpose, improved relationships, and better day-to-day coping skills.

People who prefer straightforward, skills-based help and a coach-like emphasis on self-mastery may find her style helpful. Prospective clients should review session options and schedule a match through the practice process before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers. The therapist provides empathy and support while guiding conversation toward the client's goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tamra will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean trying one approach first and adjusting over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Confirm the session formats available before scheduling, since the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, help with shorter check-ins during work breaks, and reduce travel time. It also allows focused skill practice and follow-up between appointments, which supports steady progress without promising any particular outcome.