Tamra Priestley, LCMHC
LCMHC focused on relationships and healing
- Relationship repair focus
- Trauma-informed care
- Skills-based coaching
About Tamra Priestley
Tamra Priestley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah who combines clinical training with life coaching to support personal growth and healthier relationships. With eight years of professional experience, she helps people build stronger connections with themselves and others by teaching practical skills for self-mastery and relationship success. Her approach reflects both personal and professional insight - she has navigated anxiety and depression personally and has since worked through those challenges, which informs her empathy and techniques for helping others move toward greater peace and productivity.
Her clinical work has included positions in three private practices and roles providing behavioral health services to company employees, including first responders, law enforcement, and their families. She has also supported older adults facing end-of-life concerns and worked with people from diverse backgrounds and life situations. Drawing on experiences as a single parent and with adoption, divorce, and family challenges, she integrates professional training with lived understanding to make therapy practical and relatable.
Tamra addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, addictions, parenting, and career transitions. She emphasizes homework and skill-building between sessions so progress continues beyond scheduled meetings. In addition to counseling, she offers life coaching focused on the essentials of self-mastery and relational skills.
Her clinical work has included positions in three private practices and roles providing behavioral health services to company employees, including first responders, law enforcement, and their families. She has also supported older adults facing end-of-life concerns and worked with people from diverse backgrounds and life situations. Drawing on experiences as a single parent and with adoption, divorce, and family challenges, she integrates professional training with lived understanding to make therapy practical and relatable.
Tamra addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, addictions, parenting, and career transitions. She emphasizes homework and skill-building between sessions so progress continues beyond scheduled meetings. In addition to counseling, she offers life coaching focused on the essentials of self-mastery and relational skills.
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 experience.
Is Tamra Priestley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC. License details: UT LCMHC 9763782-6004.
In which languages does Tamra Priestley provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Tamra Priestley located?
She is located in Utah.
How can I work with Tamra Priestley as my therapist?
Sessions can take place via 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?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and 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 straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your 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 Care and Skill Building
Tamra integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) when working online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens and supports the client as they explore values and goals - it is helpful for building self-understanding and improving relationships. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing concrete strategies to change behaviors and manage symptoms, which is effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills when appropriate. These methods translate well to remote sessions because they center on skills practice and collaborative problem solving. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - Tamra works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies collaboratively as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access consistent care around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of support, practice new skills between meetings, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in evidence-based techniques.