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Athena McCaman, LISW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Athena

Athena McCaman is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) who centers her practice on a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Background and approach

With a master’s degree in social work and 12 years of professional experience, she combines empathy and practical skill-building to support people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, trauma, and ADHD. Her background includes work with individuals and groups facing relationship and parenting challenges as well as complex histories of trauma and addiction.

She blends evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational engagement, DBT-informed skills, EMDR, and mindfulness to help clients reduce symptoms, build coping skills, and navigate life transitions. Athena emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and goals.

Based in Ohio, she offers therapy in English and provides multiple remote session formats to increase accessibility for clients seeking support.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care

Athena frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR as part of her online practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. EMDR addresses the processing of traumatic memories through structured protocols to reduce the emotional impact of past events and support recovery from trauma.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and comfort levels, and adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and goal-oriented.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and communication preferences. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or work, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the interaction style that feels most helpful for skill practice, reflection, and check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Athena often address?
Athena works with a broad set of concerns listed in her practice profile including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, parenting, anger, self esteem, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered, using empathy and collaboration while integrating cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, EMDR, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build practical coping strategies.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a master’s degree in social work and brings 12 years of experience working with individuals and groups on mental health, trauma, and substance use challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
Athena practices in Ohio and holds the LISW credential with licence details listed as OH LISW I.2102916-SUPV.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSex addictionWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What Athena can help with

Athena McCaman works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

Athena works with individuals and groups experiencing depression and anxiety.

How Athena approaches therapy

Athena's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Athena is a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Ohio.

Therapy style

Athena aims to support and empower you to begin this journey.