- stress and anxiety
- relationship issues
- panic and phobias
About Tequina
Tequina Adams-Ballew is an LCSW with nine years of clinical experience in Utah. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses specific challenges like panic attacks, phobias, codependency, and social anxiety and phobia.
She prefers to work with people who are curious about themselves and willing to reflect on patterns. Sessions are direct and honest. Tequina balances validation with gentle challenges to help clients notice what keeps them stuck and what helps them move forward.
In sessions she talks through how current struggles link to past experiences and relationship patterns. She helps people name feelings such as guilt, shame, and abandonment and looks at how those feelings affect behavior. Practical coping strategies are discussed alongside reflection so clients have tools they can use between meetings.
Tequina focuses on communication skills, setting boundaries, and reducing the intensity of panic and avoidance. She helps people practice small changes that make social situations and everyday stressors easier to handle. Work on grief and trauma is paced to the client’s readiness.
Her approach is straightforward and relational. People who prefer clear feedback and practical steps tend to find the sessions useful. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session where goals and expectations are set together.
Evidence-based approaches and how online work can fit your life
Tequina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce anxiety and manage stress. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety and panic; this helps people practice different responses to feared situations and notice what changes. Another approach looks at relationship patterns and communication - it helps name patterns like codependency or avoidance and develops clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will review goals and try methods together to see what fits best. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made based on what feels useful and manageable for the person in front of her.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be done without video if someone prefers a phone check-in or has limited bandwidth. Ask about available formats when you complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, phobias, codependency, and social anxiety and phobia.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions are direct and relational with validation combined with honest feedback. Practical coping strategies are paired with reflection on patterns and relationships.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with people on anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set goals together.