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Tracie Diamond

Tracie Diamond

LPC, LMHC

Therapist · Iowa · 9+ years of experience

Focused, practical support for strong emotions

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  • Skills-based tools
  • Warm nonjudgmental care
  • Short practical steps

About Tracie

Tracie Diamond is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, trauma, and anger. Tracie writes in a warm and straightforward way and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

She approaches sessions with kindness and respect. Conversations focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts, learning new coping skills, and practicing emotional regulation. Tracie combines common-sense tools with mindfulness practices so people can try concrete steps between visits.

Her background includes work across multiple states and settings, including care for people affected by trauma, substance use, and life transitions. That mix gives her a practical sense of how problems look in everyday life and what small changes often help.

In session, Tracie typically blends techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered listening. That means sessions can include skill practice, goal setting, and time to talk through how things feel. Plans are shaped around each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all program.

She supports work on relationship concerns, parenting strain, career stress, body image, and coping with illness or loss. People who want to reduce anger or manage strong emotions are invited to explore skills-based strategies and steady, realistic goals.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Alaska, Iowa

Languages

English

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful connection. The therapist uses open questions and reflection to help people feel heard and to identify what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical steps to change them, which can include homework and experiment-style tasks for daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills; it is useful for managing strong emotions like anger and reducing impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying CBT skill practice one week and mindfulness or DBT strategies the next, then adjusting based on what helps.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach skills, review homework, and support real-time problem solving while helping clients apply new strategies in everyday situations.

At a glance

Listed location
Iowa
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
LPC, LMHC
Languages
English
License (Alaska)
LPC · No. 150691
License (Iowa)
LMHC · No. 124421
NPI
1669880274

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and related issues.

How would you describe the therapy style here?

The approach is warm, genuine, and respectful, with a focus on clear skills, realistic goals, and listening to each person's story.

What is the therapist's clinical background?

She has nine years of experience working in multiple states and settings, supporting people with substance use, trauma, grief, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

Credentials are LPC and LMHC with license details of AK LPC and IA LMHC, and the therapist practices from Iowa.

Which languages are used for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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