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Salina Mecham

Long Beach, Washington - Clinical Social Worker/therapist
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Hey there! My name is Salina Mecham. I attended the University of Utah and received a bachelor's and master's degree in Social Work and a certification in substance use treatment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), and Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment Counselor (DVP). I am fully licensed in the states of Utah, Washington, and New Jersey. I have worked with adults and adolescents and enjoy all ages. I got my start in group homes for troubled youth, and I can truly say that I have never felt more fulfillment in my life than when I was getting chairs thrown at my head, and called names that I can never repeat, because in those moments, I was present and doing what I could to help a person in pain. I eventually moved on to work in a behavioral health hospital where people came when they hit their limit and could no longer cope with living, or their mental health was affecting their ability to function in their lives. I am currently the CEO of Willapa Behavioral Health & Wellness, a community behavioral health agency. I continue to offer treatment at the agency for mental health, substance use disorders, domestic violence intervention treatment, and couples counseling. I also serve clients on BetterHelp because I love providing therapy and don't get to do it nearly enough as a CEO. I am working on getting trained in the Gottman method (couples counseling). My preference is to utilize video sessions so that I can read the situation more clearly. I can, and do, use the phone, but will not use the live chat option because I have found that concepts and meanings tend to get lost because so many nonverbal cues are not seen. I also utilize the email option often, and return all emails sent to me within 48 hours. When time permits, I can open up special times for sessions if there is an emergency. I feel it is important for my clients to spend their week being aware of the things that happen around them, and how those things affect them, and to be prepared with those and other things they would like to address in their session. I also value honest feedback said to me in the moment. I can make adjustments in my approach if I know it isn't hitting where you need it to. Honesty and openness is so important in therapy and can add so much to the quality of your experience. I am trained in Gottman Level 1 methods for couples therapy and trained as a Level 1 IFS therapist which is indicated for the treatment of PTSD, depression, and anxiety (and basically everything else). When I am not using these interventions, I do tend to take an eclectic approach to counseling because one size does not fit all. I pull from CBT, ACT, DBT, REBT, and I am trained in, and use EMDR for trauma treatment. It is very important to me that I create a safe place for all my clients. Judgement has no place in my practice. I believe strongly in the golden rule and kindness, curiosity, validation, comfort, and safety are very important to me. No matter the issue, I am open and ready to help you navigate it in a way that can help keep you intact and moving forward.

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Free Mental Health Resources in Washington

The National Alliance on Mental Health of Washington is an organization that provides support, education and advocacy for individuals and their loved ones with mental illness. Their programs range from support groups for individuals and families to providing training for people who are interested in becoming a NAMI leader/ facilitator.
The Center for Chronic Illness offers support groups for people who are impacted by chronic illness or rare diseases. This free service utilizes the HeyPeers website to connect individuals with online support groups that are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals.
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2-1-1 Washington is a mental health resource that residents of Washington can turn to in times of need. Their 24/7 telephone helplines can assist people who need help regarding mental illness, substance use, LGBTQ+ issues, domestic violence or other crises. The services are free and confidential.
The Washington Warm Line is a free and confidential peer support helpline for people experiencing emotional and mental health challenges. This could be anxiety, loneliness, depression, relationship difficulties and other issues causing high levels of stress. Their volunteers are specially trained and have experience with mental health challenges.
The Washington Recovery Help Line provides free and confidential assistance for those seeking help for substance use disorder, mental health crisis or gambling addiction. Their highly trained staff provide emotional support and assist individuals in finding treatment providers or facilities as well as harm reduction services.
King County in Washington State offers publicly funded mental health services for low income people in need. Their services include counseling, residential treatment, homeless services, behavioral health housing, hospitization and ombuds services.
The Washington State Health Care Authority’s online resource helps residents who receive Apple Heath, the state's Medicaid program, to find behavioral health care and support including prevention, treatment and recovery programs for both mental health and substance use disorder. These services cover children, pregnant women, adults and seniors.
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs offers vets and their families counseling and wellness programs that address mental health. They provide no cost outpatient individual, family and group counseling that focuses on a range of issues including PTSD for those who qualify.
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The Washington State Department of Health provides a free online resource for residents in need of mental health support. Individuals can find contact information on crisis support including hotline numbers for suicide prevention, gambling addiction, substance use disorder, LGBTQ+ support, and more.
Washington State University’s Psychology Clinic offers people living in the Palouse region low cost sliding scale fee psychotherapy and psychological assessment services. As well they offer workshops and support groups for people in need. Services are provided by advanced students who are enrolled in their Psychology doctoral program.
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Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens is a service through the Seattle Children’s Hospital that helps families connect with mental health providers in their communities to get the help they need. This free service is for kids 17 and under who live in Washington state.
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Mental Health Matters of Washington is a program that seeks to enhance mental health and improve early intervention. The program works to increase awareness and reduce the stigma regarding mental illness, improve early intervention, reduce hospitalization related to mental illness, prevent suicide and connect people to the care they need.
Highline College’s Veterans Services offers veteran students a variety of resources and support to help them on their educational journey. These include mental health counseling, tutoring and career planning. They can also help connect students with local services that specifically assist vets and their families.
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Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, Washington offers support for student members of the LGBTQ+ community. Their online community support page includes information on employee assistance programs, counseling services, nonprofit organizations that assist individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and veteran and military support.
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The Washington Apple Health Plan offers individuals who participate in the state’s Medicaid program, and are members of the LGBTQ+ community, coordinated care services. Their case managers help individuals find medical and mental healthcare providers, provide gender affirming care management and connect with other resources within their community.
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