- Practical coping skills
- Goal oriented work
- Compassionate support
About Athina
Athina Smalios is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people through stressful and painful life moments. She supports people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, parenting strains, relationship and family concerns, and mood-related issues such as bipolar disorder. Her tone is direct and compassionate for parents who need clear help now.
She uses practical tools to build coping skills and steadier daily routines. Sessions focus on small, achievable changes that reduce overwhelm and improve mood. Athina blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to create short-term goals and longer-term plans.
Her style is collaborative. She helps people name strengths, try new strategies between sessions, and track what helps. Conversations are geared toward problem solving and skills practice rather than long theory talks.
Athina has worked in Florida settings for two decades and brings experience with caregiver stress, first responder issues, workplace pressures, and the everyday challenges of young adults. She also supports people dealing with isolation, forgiveness, guilt, and life-purpose questions.
People who choose her can expect clear steps, check-ins on progress, and direct guidance on coping during hard times. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling to make sure they fit your needs.
How her approaches translate to online care
Athina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change small daily behaviors that affect mood and anxiety. CBT is practical and often focuses on homework between sessions to build new habits.She also uses Motivational Interviewing, a conversational style that helps people clarify what matters to them and find their own reasons to change. Solution-Focused Therapy appears in sessions as goal-centered work that zeroes in on what is working and how to do more of it.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust strategies based on what helps most over time.
Confirm the exact session options before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-in visits, and reduce travel time so people can keep continuity of care while managing family and work responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Athina supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem and mood concerns including depression and bipolar disorder. She also addresses parenting, family-related issues, ADHD, caregiver stress, workplace and young adult challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is compassionate and collaborative with a focus on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify strengths, set small goals, and practice new coping skills between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience working in Florida with issues like trauma recovery, grief counseling, and anger management strategies.
Where is the therapist located and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time you schedule.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.