I am licensed (LCSW) in Utah and Arizona with 20+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, anger, healing from trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, and relationship issues. I am also certified in addictions counseling (MAC) and have 20+ years experience helping clients address those issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I know that it takes courage to seek out a more functional, fulfilling, and happier life and to take the first steps towards positive change. I am here to assist, support, and empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
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Good therapist.
Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with James for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
James is a great therapist who isn’t afraid to be “real” about the situation(s) that you are dealing with. He offers great insight and advice as well as helpful tips and practices to implement for your improvement.
Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
James Salka really cares about you and what you need. He provided me with skills I will use and benefit from for the rest of my life. I feel like my life is much better after speaking with him.
Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
It is abundantly clear that James(Jim) is highly qualified and is able to use his expertise to help you while also being friendly and talking to you like a normal person
Written on Nov 11, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
First time ever doing therapy (of any kind). I was skeptical at first, but mere minutes after my video session with James started - I just knew he was the right person for the job. I highly recommend him!
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Dr Salka is very cordial and understanding of me and my issues. He shows actual concern for my problems and offers his expertise to help . He is laid back and easy to talk to. I am grateful for being able to connect with him.
Written on Oct 23, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
James is a compassionate man with a good understanding of human nature. He's been very helpful to me.
Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Jim is a great guy. Listens well and is truly concerned. I really enjoyed my time speaking with him. He put life into a better perspective. Thanks, Paul
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I look forward to all of my sessions with James. I will say that he is really well matched with what I need and want at this very difficult time of my life! I am fortunate to have him as my therapist and thank him so much.
Written on Sep 04, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
James is highly experienced. He understands my problems quickly and clearly. I find his therapy very effective and easy to understand. It seems obvious to me that he cares and really wants to help me.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
I've only had one session, but so far, I am confident that he will be able to help me.
Written on Jul 19, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Jim was warm and welcoming. He listened and had passion and thoughtfulness. It was only my first session, but I am already comfortable. Onward.
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Very easy to talk to, great listener, great advice and great tools to help with bad situations. Well rounded in all areas I need help in!
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Jim is super helpful and listens to my needs! For the longest time I have heard people talk about what I need to do and why it would be helpful but thankfully, Jim supports his work with logical responses and that helps me better understand the situation and reasoning. A lot of people love to be heard and supported. I love to be heard, supported, and guaranteed with factual evidence, Jim provides that support to me.
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I'm eager to get started and continue with James. We just started today.
Written on Feb 26, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and coaching
Jim is a very thoughtful and Kind therapist. Not only does he take the time to get to know you, but you also get to know him during sessions and that makes it easier to open up about difficult topics. I am very grateful to have him as my therapist.
Written on Feb 14, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He is kind, lighthearted and anecdotes that make me not feel crazy in my quarter life crisis I seem to be experiencing
Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
James is knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. Would strongly recommend him.
Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Solid dude, really does listen to what I have to say and gives me so much good advice.. I really do appreciate him
Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
James has really been able to help me find new ways of thinking and new tools to help me in my personal relationships. He is able to stay unbiased and really give me some good feedback and different perspectives to my issues. He’s really been able to help me so quickly and it’s been life changing.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd
James is the best. He’s helped me think about things in a different light. I really appreciate and value his insight.
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue,
Great listener, knowledgeable, asks the right questions, leads me to a conclusion instead of just trying to tell it to me. James is a great therapist and I look forward to his continued support.
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I appreciate the sessions I have had with James Salka. There are a couple of insights, that have helped me cope with the challenges and emotions I am processing. I enjoy his engaging style of communication and questions that encourage self-reflection. It feels very much like talking through my thoughts with a trusted friend.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Wonderful experience.
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with James for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
James is super understanding and he will find ways to relate with you and present you with super effective techniques. Would definitely recommend!
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I appreciate James' experience and knowledge greatly. He understands my issues and offers a great way to reflect upon them.
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very Professional and understanding. Highly recommended!
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
James has been helped me greatly. I appreciate his ear and his advice.
Written on Aug 07, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and grief
James is Great and can relate to my situation and help me figure out my next steps
Written on Jul 12, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Polite, considerate, understanding.
Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life ch
Honestly James is amazing he’s so kind and genuinely cares about you
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Very understanding and experienced psychiatrist. Able to relate to my issues in a personal sense that is often lacking from most psychiatrists.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with James for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Jim is great and offers me great tools to help with my anxiety.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with James for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
The sessions that we’ve had has been great so far. Looking forward to continuing these
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great so far! Looking forward to continuing!
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Truly amazing
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
James is a good listener and gives great advice. I feel he understands my issues and is working with me to find solutions.
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
He's a great guy. Listens and is easy to talk to
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I feel like James gets me. I know the details may be muddy to him when I explain my situation but he is able to break it down to the core elements of my situation and helps me approach my problems rationally while having realistic expectations. He also helps me prepare for undesirable outcomes.
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
James is very attentive and helpful. He explored how I work in many different ways, asked plenty of questions and ultimately helped me in a great deal, even being that I have only had one session with him.
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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