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Athena (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with ten years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and romantic partnerships. She has worked with a diverse range of clients in multiple settings, including private practice, schools, and clinics.

 

Athena's area of specializations include depression, self-harm, attachment struggles, and romantic relationships.

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Athena will work with you to find different tools and methods that you feel integrate into your life and direct you towards the change you want. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths-Based therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory.

 

Qualifications​

California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #103819

Utah Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist # 13041350-3902

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B.A. Psychology, California State University Sacramento

M.S. Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, California State University East Bay

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy trained

Motivational Interviewing trained

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing trained

Emotionally Focused Therapy trained

 

Professional Affiliations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

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About

Athena can be found dancing and singing while cooking or baking, hiking near water or trees, spending quality time with family and loved ones, and searching for delicious food with her partner. She also enjoys trips to new places near or far.

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