- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Tracie
Tracie Diamond is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. She practices in Iowa and supports adults facing problems such as substance use and addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and anger. Tracie also addresses related concerns like sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, and low self-esteem.
She draws on practical, evidence-based methods. Sessions focus on skills people can use right away, such as identifying unhelpful thoughts, learning ways to manage strong emotions, and building steadier routines. Tracie mixes cognitive behavioral techniques with elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness so people can better notice triggers and respond differently.
Her background includes work across several states and settings, including hospitals and community programs. That experience shaped a down-to-earth approach to dealing with complex problems like addiction, trauma, and major life changes. Tracie’s military service gives her direct insight into the pressures of transition and combat-related stress.
In practical terms, she helps people set small goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track progress over time. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what changes will reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Tracie works with each person to decide which techniques to use and how to adapt them to everyday life.
Clients who meet with her can expect clear explanations of methods, simple homework when useful, and emphasis on skills that reduce anger, manage cravings, and ease anxiety. She guides people as they build more stable patterns and clearer thinking about their choices.
How her approaches translate to online work
Tracie uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside mindfulness practices. CBT focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger. DBT teaches practical emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills useful for intense feelings and relationship stress. Mindfulness practice helps people become aware of triggers and respond with more choice rather than impulse.Finding the right mix is collaborative. She works with each person to test methods, see what helps, and adjust the plan over time. The goal is to identify the techniques that fit the client’s real life and daily routines, then practice those skills between meetings.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video choices have trade-offs such as less bandwidth or not being on camera, which can be useful depending on the situation. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and mindfulness exercises for remote sessions so work continues in practical, manageable steps.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Alaska, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports adults with substance use and addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, and related issues such as sleep problems and low self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on skills and steps people can use between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in a variety of settings across multiple states and programs.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Iowa with licensure noted as AK LPC and IA LMHC in her background.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.