Athina Smalios, LCSW

Athina Smalios is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, parenting pressures, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and related life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.

Athina focuses on practical skills that make day-to-day life easier. She helps people recognize patterns that fuel anger and frustration, then practices new responses. Conversations cover triggers, boundaries, communication, and ways to reduce buildups of resentment. Sessions mix short-term problem-solving with longer-term skills for emotional regulation.

Her clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means clients can expect clear goals, experiments between sessions, and attention to what works now. She often breaks big problems into small steps so progress is measurable and realistic.

Athina has worked across many settings over two decades, bringing experience with trauma recovery, grief work, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and workplace conflict. She pays attention to practical constraints people face, like juggling work and parenting, and addresses coping strategies that fit everyday life.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

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