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Tracie Diamond, LPC, LMHC
Iowa
LPC LMHC - addiction and anxiety support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Tracie
Tracie Diamond is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nine years of experience. She practices in Iowa and focuses on issues such as substance use and addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and related concerns.
She uses straightforward techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions emphasize identifying patterns, trying different responses, and practicing small skills between meetings. Tracie combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with elements of dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness exercises to support emotional regulation and coping.
Her background includes clinical work across several states and settings, which informs a practical approach to common life stressors. She aims to work collaboratively with each person to set clear goals and track progress over time. Typical topics include coping with major life changes, managing anger, and working through relationship strain.
Tracie also addresses concerns such as ADHD, body image, eating and sleeping difficulties, chronic pain or illness, and substance-related problems. She uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and solution-focused steps for immediate problems. Clients who need help with grief, loss, or processing trauma are offered tools to manage strong emotions and reduce avoidance.
Her style is direct and task-oriented, with a focus on skills people can use between sessions. New clients complete a short intake and are guided toward a practical plan for their first few sessions. The emphasis is on clear steps and measurable progress rather than abstract discussion.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Tracie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of responding. CBT breaks problems into clear parts - thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - and then works on small experiments to change them. Client-Centered Therapy is used to build a collaborative working relationship where the client’s goals guide the pace and focus of sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques add concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, which can be useful when anxiety, mood swings, or cravings interfere with daily life.Deciding which approach to emphasize is a shared process. The therapist will talk through problems, try a few strategies, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process makes it easier to pick a mix of CBT skills, mindfulness practices, or DBT strategies that match the person’s goals and daily routines.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills between sessions in the settings where problems occur. Licensed professionals can guide worksheets, brief assignments, and focused skill practice in a way that fits everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Alaska, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She supports adults with substance use and addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and body image.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses a practical, skills-based style that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach tools people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of counseling experience across multiple states and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Iowa.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; 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 the first session.
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