Tamra Priestley, LCMHC
LCMHC specializing in relationships and trauma informed care
- Relationship and self-mastery
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Video phone chat messaging
About Tamra Priestley
Tamra Priestley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and certified life coach based in Utah who focuses on helping people build stronger relationships with themselves and with others. With an emphasis on self-mastery and relationship skills, she guides clients through practical strategies to improve self-esteem, manage stress and anxiety, and rebuild after trauma and abuse. She also works with issues such as depression, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, career transitions, and bipolar disorder.
Tamra draws on eight years of professional experience in clinical settings, including work in three private practices she has been part of and a role providing counseling services to employees of a company, including first responders, law enforcement, and their families. Her background also includes supporting older adults facing end-of-life issues. Tamra combines formal training with life experience - including parenting as a single mother, adoption and foster care involvement, and recovery from anxiety and depression - to offer practical, empathetic care tailored to each person's story.
She integrates evidence-based techniques with a collaborative coaching mindset and often assigns focused homework to support growth between sessions. Tamra welcomes the opportunity to help clients find meaning, develop useful skills, and move toward a more peaceful and productive life.
Tamra draws on eight years of professional experience in clinical settings, including work in three private practices she has been part of and a role providing counseling services to employees of a company, including first responders, law enforcement, and their families. Her background also includes supporting older adults facing end-of-life issues. Tamra combines formal training with life experience - including parenting as a single mother, adoption and foster care involvement, and recovery from anxiety and depression - to offer practical, empathetic care tailored to each person's story.
She integrates evidence-based techniques with a collaborative coaching mindset and often assigns focused homework to support growth between sessions. Tamra welcomes the opportunity to help clients find meaning, develop useful skills, and move toward a more peaceful and productive life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tamra Priestley have?
Tamra Priestley has eight years of professional counseling experience.
Is Tamra Priestley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details: UT LCMHC 9763782-6004.
In which languages does Tamra Priestley provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Tamra Priestley located?
Tamra is located in Utah.
How can I work with Tamra Priestley as my therapist?
You can work with Tamra Priestley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tamra Priestley work with international clients?
Tamra Priestley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tamra Priestley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's own goals. In practice it helps people explore their values, strengthen self-worth, and build healthier relationships by placing the client’s perspective at the center of change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replacing them with practical strategies that change feelings and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit-related concerns where concrete tools and skill-building make a difference.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for people managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or difficulties with coping under stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tamra works with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than the other way around.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible support and let clients engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily life and comfort level.