- Direct and compassionate
- Evidence-based tools
- Video preferred
About Salina
Salina Mecham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and parenting struggles. She works with adults and adolescents and aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. Her approach is direct and compassionate, with an emphasis on honesty and collaboration during sessions.
Salina trained at the University of Utah where she earned a bachelor's and a master's degree in social work and completed substance use treatment certification. She has six years of clinical experience and has worked in group homes and behavioral health settings. Those early roles shaped her ability to stay present in difficult moments and to support people when coping feels overwhelming.
In practice she draws from several evidence-based approaches, including acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-focused ideas, and dialectical behavior techniques. She also uses trauma-focused methods when appropriate. Salina adapts interventions to match each person's needs instead of following a single fixed method.
Salina prefers video sessions because seeing nonverbal cues helps her read the situation more clearly, though she will also use phone and email. She values clients who notice how their week went and bring those observations to sessions. Salina asks for honest feedback so she can adjust her approach when something isn’t working.
Her tone in session is nonjudgmental and kind, guided by curiosity and validation. People who want a therapist who balances direct guidance with compassionate listening may find her style a good fit.
Salina trained at the University of Utah where she earned a bachelor's and a master's degree in social work and completed substance use treatment certification. She has six years of clinical experience and has worked in group homes and behavioral health settings. Those early roles shaped her ability to stay present in difficult moments and to support people when coping feels overwhelming.
In practice she draws from several evidence-based approaches, including acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-focused ideas, and dialectical behavior techniques. She also uses trauma-focused methods when appropriate. Salina adapts interventions to match each person's needs instead of following a single fixed method.
Salina prefers video sessions because seeing nonverbal cues helps her read the situation more clearly, though she will also use phone and email. She values clients who notice how their week went and bring those observations to sessions. Salina asks for honest feedback so she can adjust her approach when something isn’t working.
Her tone in session is nonjudgmental and kind, guided by curiosity and validation. People who want a therapist who balances direct guidance with compassionate listening may find her style a good fit.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Utah, Washington, New Jersey, New Hampshire
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Salina uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to clarify the values they want to live by. ACT can help when anxiety, depression, or uncertainty makes it hard to take meaningful steps.She also draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people understand connection, boundaries, and how to rebuild trust in relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit. Feedback during sessions guides adjustments so the plan stays useful and relevant.
Practical benefits of online therapy include the ability to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep continuity when schedules change. Because Salina prefers video to read nonverbal cues, confirm whether video, phone, or email sessions are available before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain regular contact and to bring real-week experiences into therapy for discussion.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, blending client-centered listening with tools from CBT, DBT, ACT, and attachment-based ideas to address real life problems.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work, has six years of experience, and has worked in group homes and behavioral health settings.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW and LICSW and practices out of Utah.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She prefers video sessions to observe nonverbal cues and also uses phone and email; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.