Athina Smalios, LCSW
Licensed in Florida · 20 years in practice
Athina Smalios is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW9066 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1689947301 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
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About Athina
Athina Smalios is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. She works with individuals who are coping with anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear skills that people can use between meetings.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens for strengths and builds on what already works.
Background and approach
Conversations aim to make emotions easier to name and understand, so clients can try small changes that add up over time. Athina uses straightforward techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, find motivation for change, and set concrete goals to move forward.
Techniques are chosen to match each person’s needs and situation. Over two decades she has guided people through trauma recovery, grief work, and developing healthier ways to cope with stress and anger. She also supports those facing caregiver strain, workplace problems, feelings of isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Her goal is to help clients leave sessions with one or two clear actions to try. Athina practices in Florida as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled in formats that fit different routines and lifestyles.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Athina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Athina names
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How these approaches work online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT sessions typically include talking through patterns and practicing small exercises to change how someone reacts to stress or low mood.Motivational Interviewing focuses on finding personal reasons to change. In virtual meetings this looks like conversations that build confidence and clarify goals, useful for habits, substance issues, or when motivation feels low.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying practical steps that lead to improvement. Sessions online often set one or two specific goals and track progress week to week so people see concrete results quickly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Techniques can be mixed and adjusted as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation time, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports quick reflections between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What issues does this therapist help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is compassionate and collaborative, with a focus on practical skills and clear goals. Sessions aim to identify strengths and build steps clients can use between meetings.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 20 years of experience working with people across a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is the therapist located and what credentials do they hold?
The clinician practices in Florida and holds an LCSW credential, which is listed as FL LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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