Tamra Priestley, LCMHC
Utah LCMHC focused on relationships and healing
- Relationship skills and healing
- Anxiety and depression support
- Trauma and abuse recovery
About Tamra Priestley
Tamra Priestley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah who blends clinical expertise with life coaching to support personal growth and healthier relationships. She focuses on helping people first develop a strong relationship with themselves and then apply those skills to connect more effectively with others. With eight years of experience, she brings practical strategies and compassionate guidance to clients working through anxiety, depression, trauma, and the challenges that can follow abuse.
Her career has included roles in multiple private practices, providing services for employee groups that included first responders and law enforcement and their families, and supporting older adults facing end-of-life concerns. She now operates her own practice, offering individualized care informed by a range of professional and personal experiences. Drawing on her background as a single parent and experiences with adoption, divorce, a child with special challenges, and recovery from abuse, she integrates professional training with real-life perspective to make therapy relatable and actionable.
Tamra emphasizes skill building and practical homework that extend growth beyond the therapy hour. She works with people across life stages to address motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and the emotional effects of trauma so healing can influence daily living. She welcomes the opportunity to help clients find meaning, learn new skills, and move toward more peaceful, productive, and fulfilling lives.
Her career has included roles in multiple private practices, providing services for employee groups that included first responders and law enforcement and their families, and supporting older adults facing end-of-life concerns. She now operates her own practice, offering individualized care informed by a range of professional and personal experiences. Drawing on her background as a single parent and experiences with adoption, divorce, a child with special challenges, and recovery from abuse, she integrates professional training with real-life perspective to make therapy relatable and actionable.
Tamra emphasizes skill building and practical homework that extend growth beyond the therapy hour. She works with people across life stages to address motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and the emotional effects of trauma so healing can influence daily living. She welcomes the opportunity to help clients find meaning, learn new skills, and move toward more peaceful, productive, and fulfilling lives.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 experience in clinical practice.
Is Tamra Priestley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC, which denotes a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. License details: UT LCMHC 9763782-6004.
In which languages does Tamra Priestley provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Tamra Priestley located?
She 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?
No. 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 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.
Could Virtual Counseling Be a Good Fit?
Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Clients may connect with a therapist in the way that works best for them - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit support into busy schedules and varied lifestyles.
Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and clients may choose to change providers if they would prefer a different match. For individuals weighing their options, virtual care can be a practical, accessible route to learning coping skills, improving relationships, and addressing everyday mental health concerns.