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Melissa Walker

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

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Salem, UT 84653
Religious trauma. Spiritual abuse. Recovery from purity culture. For the past ten years, I’ve specialized in supporting women with complex trauma. In recent years, I’ve added a specialization in religious trauma. Like other forms of trauma, religious trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, and relational struggles. I primarily work with women, but I’m also an affirming ally of the LGBTQ community. My goal is to help clients untangle the web of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep them feeling stuck—and support them in reclaiming a sense of safety and self. Let's go deeper than symptom relief into real emotional healing.
As a trauma specialist, I integrate both cutting-edge modalities—like EMDR, IFS, mindful self-compassion, and somatic awareness—and alternative energy-based modalities such as Reiki, crystals, and other intuitive methods. I meet clients where they are, whether they’re new to therapy or seasoned seekers looking for a deeper level of expertise and healing.
If you struggled to make progress with previous therapy, I may be the specialist you’ve been searching for. Together, we address the root of anxiety, depression, and relationship distress shaped by trauma and move toward real inner healing. I go beyond "regular talk therapy" to support real, lasting, transformational change with depth, safety, and skill.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Salem, UT 84653

(430) 204-2904
My website
As a Texas resident, Utah clients will only be able to see me online. My regular hours are 2:00-8:00 pm MST, Monday through Friday.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (430) 204-2904
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Salem, UT 84653

(430) 204-2904
My website
As a Texas resident, Utah clients will only be able to see me online. My regular hours are 2:00-8:00 pm MST, Monday through Friday.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I accept Optum, UHC, Aetna, and Cigna. All insurance is handled through Alma; I do not personally deal with insurance. Cash pay clients may use an HSA/FSA card, or a regular credit/debit card.
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (430) 204-2904
"
I accept Optum, UHC, Aetna, and Cigna. All insurance is handled through Alma; I do not personally deal with insurance. Cash pay clients may use an HSA/FSA card, or a regular credit/debit card.
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (430) 204-2904

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 1359832-3902 Melissa Walker
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Texas Woman's University, MS, Graduated 2014
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I am currently licensed in Texas, Utah and Colorado, with extensive training in multiple trauma modalities and Reiki Level 2. I am deeply committed to both professional and personal growth and am always increasing my knowledge by reading...at this point over 300 books on related topics.
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (430) 204-2904
"
I am currently licensed in Texas, Utah and Colorado, with extensive training in multiple trauma modalities and Reiki Level 2. I am deeply committed to both professional and personal growth and am always increasing my knowledge by reading...at this point over 300 books on related topics.
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (430) 204-2904

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Mood Disorders
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Winning Mindset for Equestrians
  • Women's Issues
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I pursued licensure in Utah specifically to work with those who may be in a religious/spiritual deconstruction phase and needing to work with how religious trauma/spiritual abuse has affected them. I have worked with many clients around trauma from missions, purity culture, patriarchal abuse, family rigidity around church, and trauma from "church discipline" and priesthood interviews.
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (430) 204-2904
"
I pursued licensure in Utah specifically to work with those who may be in a religious/spiritual deconstruction phase and needing to work with how religious trauma/spiritual abuse has affected them. I have worked with many clients around trauma from missions, purity culture, patriarchal abuse, family rigidity around church, and trauma from "church discipline" and priesthood interviews.
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (430) 204-2904

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Energy Psychology
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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As a trauma specialist, I love combining the best trauma modalities together. EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, somatic awareness, attachment, and self compassion all work together beautifully to create healing that happens relatively quickly. I also enjoy adding in a variety of other modalities, including energy work and experiential exercises, to meet you exactly where you are with exactly what you need.
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (430) 204-2904
"
As a trauma specialist, I love combining the best trauma modalities together. EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, somatic awareness, attachment, and self compassion all work together beautifully to create healing that happens relatively quickly. I also enjoy adding in a variety of other modalities, including energy work and experiential exercises, to meet you exactly where you are with exactly what you need.
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (430) 204-2904

Location

Primary Location

Salem, UT 84653

(430) 204-2904
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As a Texas resident, Utah clients will only be able to see me online. My regular hours are 2:00-8:00 pm MST, Monday through Friday.
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (430) 204-2904
"
As a Texas resident, Utah clients will only be able to see me online. My regular hours are 2:00-8:00 pm MST, Monday through Friday.
Photo of Melissa Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Melissa Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (430) 204-2904