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Athena McCaman, LISW
Ohio
Licensed social worker - anxiety and addiction support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Athena
Athena McCaman is an Ohio LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) with 12 years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and parenting challenges. She offers straightforward therapy focused on practical strategies people can use between sessions.
Athena uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered methods to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions often include talking through specific problems, practicing new skills, and setting small goals to change daily habits. She also integrates motivational interviewing and mindfulness where helpful to build momentum and reduce overwhelm.
Her background includes work with individuals and groups affected by substance use, post-traumatic stress, and relationship strain. She has supported people who have experienced emotional and physical trauma and helps with issues like anger, low self-esteem, and impulsivity. Athena also addresses concerns related to family of origin, codependency, and isolation.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills - breathing and grounding practices, behavioral experiments, communication techniques, and problem-solving steps. Homework is used to test new responses outside session and track progress. She aims for clear, measurable steps rather than long, abstract conversations.
If someone wants to begin, Athena asks them to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How Athena blends structured approaches for online work
Athena commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety, depression, or problematic habits. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, brief experiments, and actionable homework to practice new skills between meetings.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy which emphasizes listening and collaboration. That approach helps people set goals and shape sessions around what matters most to them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, when used, brings concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in high-intensity situations.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Athena will review a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. The process is collaborative and may adjust over time based on what is most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Athena uses structured exercises, in-session skill practice, and short assignments that can fit into everyday life so therapy can be practical and manageable.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting pressures, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as shame, impulsivity, and isolation.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to test new ways of responding.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of experience working with individuals and groups, including people affected by substance use and post-traumatic stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
Athena holds an Ohio LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.