Using an integrative and trauma-informed approach
Athena is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges with personalized care and evidence-based methods. Believing deeply in the healing power of being heard, Athena uses traditional talk therapy to create a safe and empathetic space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. This foundation allows clients to feel validated and supported.
With training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Athena integrates coping skills and distress tolerance techniques, empowering clients to manage anxiety and respond to triggers effectively. Additionally, Athena utilizes behavioral activation to encourage clients to engage in activities that bring fulfillment and help break cycles of depression.
For clients dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Athena specializes in exposure and response prevention (ERP), guiding clients in confronting fears while building resilience to anxiety.
Athena is experienced in Brainspotting which is a powerful modality that works with the brain’s natural processes to help clients identify, process, and release core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma and a variety of challenging symptoms, memories or limiting beliefs.
Combining a nurturing approach with proven therapeutic techniques, Athena is committed to helping clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and a Renewed Mind.
Athena Kjell
Licensed Professional Counselor