Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Athina works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Athina
Athina Smalios is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience helping people manage strong emotions like anger, anxiety, grief, and stress. She works with individuals who are facing depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, or major life changes. Athina also supports those coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, and workplace or caregiver strain.
Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She helps clients name patterns, try new strategies, and notice what works in daily life.
Background and approach
Athina often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. She blends Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable steps. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to make change.
In a session she may teach breathing and grounding skills for intense moments. She works through grief and trauma in manageable pieces. She also helps people improve communication, set boundaries, and rebuild self-worth.
Clients who reach out can expect straightforward conversation and practical tools to use between sessions. Athina draws on two decades of practice in Florida to support adults as they move toward greater emotional balance and clearer decision making.
What Athina works with
Everything Athina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Athina's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Athina lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Athina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anger, anxiety, or depression. CBT often includes short experiments and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, concrete steps toward the changes a person wants. This approach emphasizes strengths and quick wins to build momentum. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck or unsure about change; it focuses on clarifying personal reasons and boosting motivation.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Athina will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on skills practice, short-term problem solving, or building long-term coping strategies.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video lets therapists observe nonverbal cues, phone is helpful when bandwidth is low, live chat can work for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility so therapy can match daily routines and practical needs.
Questions people ask about Athina
What concerns does she address?
Athina supports people with anger, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress, ADHD, self-esteem and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a warm, collaborative and practical approach that focuses on clear steps and usable skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.