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Athina Smalios

Athina Smalios

LCSW

Florida

Compassionate guidance for practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW9066
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivational Interviewing
    • CBT and solutions
    • Goal focused work

    About Athina

    Athina Smalios is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of hands-on experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and mood concerns like depression and bipolar. She works with individuals who are trying to cope with life changes, manage compassion fatigue, or improve self-esteem. Her practice also supports people navigating parenting pressures, relationship and family problems, and challenges related to ADHD and autism spectrum differences.

    She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Athina listens first, then helps clients set small, doable goals and build skills that fit their daily life. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address thinking patterns and to identify workable steps forward.

    Athina emphasizes a collaborative atmosphere. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on concrete strategies for managing emotions and behavior. She offers tools for coping with trauma aftermath, grief processes, forgiveness work, and workplace or caregiver stress.

    Over two decades, Athina has helped people facing isolation, guilt, and identity questions find clearer direction. She supports those dealing with first responder stress and young adult transitions. Her aim is to help clients move from feeling stuck to feeling more able to manage everyday challenges.

    Based in Florida, Athina brings calm, practical guidance and steady support while clients work toward clearer goals and healthier routines.

  2. How her methods translate to online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own motivation for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify values and reasons for taking steps forward, which can help with substance use, motivation, or behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers clear exercises and homework to shift unhelpful thinking and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and mood management.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest paths forward. This is a collaborative process that can include trying different techniques and adjusting them to fit what actually helps the person in day-to-day life.

    Confirm the available session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio-only or video conversations depending on what feels most practical. The goal is to make therapy fit everyday life while focusing on clear, goal-oriented steps that support change and coping.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteem

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is compassionate and collaborative. She listens, helps set small goals, and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

    What is her professional experience?

    She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

    How does pricing work for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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