- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Athina
Athina Smalios is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, with 20 years of practice in Florida. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, and related life changes. Her background includes long experience helping those managing ADHD, bipolar concerns, and caregiver strain.
She uses clear, practical steps in sessions. Conversations focus on what causes strong reactions and on identifying patterns that lead to outbursts or simmering resentment. She offers straightforward skills for calming down in the moment and for reducing repeated triggers over time.
Her clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions blend looking at thoughts and behavior, setting achievable goals, and finding small changes that make everyday life run more smoothly. Sessions include action-focused homework when useful.
Athina pays attention to relationship and workplace issues that feed into anger and stress. She also helps with grief, trauma recovery, and the burnout that caregivers and first responders often face. People meet practical ways to set limits, repair communication problems, and manage guilt and shame.
She prefers a collaborative style: the person and therapist prioritize what matters most and try methods that fit real life. The emphasis is on short, clear tools that can be practiced between sessions. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Athina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that keep anger or anxiety active. CBT sessions tend to include practice tasks between meetings to test what works.She also applies Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify values and build motivation for change. That method is conversational and focused on setting realistic next steps that feel doable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She treats therapy as a collaboration: the client’s goals, daily demands, and reaction to different methods guide which approaches are emphasized. Together they try tools and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments. They also allow shorter check-ins or goal-focused meetings when a full in-person visit is harder to schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on identifying triggers, teaching coping skills, and setting achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.