Tequina Adams-Ballew, LCSW

Tequina Adams-Ballew is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with nine years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. Tequina also focuses on abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, panic attacks, phobias, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, and young adult concerns.

Her approach is direct and reflective. She encourages honest conversation and asks questions that prompt deeper thinking. Sessions often include looking at patterns in relationships and daily routines that keep problems going. She balances validation with gentle challenges to help people try new ways of handling things.

Tequina aims to help people manage anxiety and the practical parts of daily life. That can mean learning skills to reduce panic, working on clearer communication, or finding ways to cope with loss. Conversations are focused and down-to-earth, with attention to what is happening now and what can change.

Her style suits someone who is willing to reflect and put ideas into practice between sessions. She checks in on progress and adjusts plans as needed. People working with her can expect straightforward feedback and concrete steps to try.

Background and approach: Over nine years she has supported adults navigating relationship stress and life transitions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and centers sessions on real-world problems like work stress, family roles, and social anxiety. Tequina helps clients break cycles of avoidance, practice better communication, and reduce panic symptoms by applying practical tools in everyday situations.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions