Business Details
Virtual Mental Health Therapy Services in California
Athena Counseling provides virtual mental health therapy services across California, specializing in evidence-based approaches like IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Our practice focuses on helping clients navigate emotional challenges, trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues through personalized, compassionate care. With advanced training in trauma recovery and a commitment to ongoing professional development, we offer tailored therapeutic tools to support lasting personal growth. Our collaborative approach emphasizes building self-awareness, resilience, and healthy coping mechanisms. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I combine clinical expertise with lived experience to create a safe space for exploration and healing.We specialize in working with survivors of sexual trauma, individuals managing anxiety disorders, and those seeking support for kink/BDSM, polyamory, and LGBT+ communities. Our services integrate cutting-edge neuroscience research and therapeutic modalities to address complex mental health needs. By fostering authentic therapeutic relationships, we empower clients to develop lifelong emotional regulation skills. Our practice maintains active memberships in leading professional organizations to ensure adherence to the highest clinical standards. Through virtual sessions, we provide accessible, flexible care tailored to individual needs while maintaining rigorous confidentiality protocols.
Services
IFS Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Sex Therapy
LGBTQ+ Support
Polyamory Counseling
Highlights and features
- Specialized trauma recovery training with EMDR certification
- IFS Level 1 trained therapist with advanced trauma expertise
- Active membership in leading mental health professional organizations
- Personal experience overcoming anxiety through evidence-based techniques
- Tailored approaches for kink/BDSM, polyamory, and LGBT+ communities
Associations and certifications
- IFS Institute
- EMDR Education and Training Center California
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
- American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
Services
IFS Therapy
IFS Therapy helps clients understand and harmonize their internal 'parts' through compassionate exploration. This evidence-based approach addresses self-acceptance challenges and relationship issues by fostering internal dialogue. Our practice combines IFS with trauma-informed care to resolve emotional conflicts and build psychological resilience.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories. This extensively researched method effectively treats PTSD and anxiety disorders by reducing emotional distress. We employ EMDR to help clients transform traumatic experiences into opportunities for personal growth and healing.
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment combines exposure therapy and neuroscience-based techniques to address panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. Through personalized coping strategies and evidence-based interventions, we help clients develop sustainable anxiety reduction methods and improve daily functioning.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma counseling addresses sexual abuse, assault, and complex PTSD through integrated therapeutic approaches. We utilize polyvagal theory and somatic techniques to help clients process traumatic experiences and rebuild emotional safety in their daily lives.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT Therapy identifies and modifies unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. This structured approach helps clients break negative cycles through practical skill-building. We apply CBT techniques to treat anxiety disorders, depression, and relationship challenges with measurable outcomes.
People
Tara D'Orazio
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with advanced trauma training in EMDR and IFS. Specializes in anxiety disorders, sexual trauma recovery, and LGBTQ+/kink-friendly counseling. Combines clinical expertise with personal experience overcoming anxiety through evidence-based techniques.
Questions
What therapy modalities do you use?
We use evidence-based approaches including IFS, EMDR, CBT, and polyvagal theory. Our methods integrate trauma-informed care and solution-focused techniques tailored to individual needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive detailed super bills for potential insurance reimbursement. Payment plans may be available upon request.
Are sessions conducted in-person?
All sessions are conducted securely through HIPAA-compliant video conferencing to serve clients throughout California conveniently.
What are your specialty areas?
We specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, and supporting kink/BDSM, polyamorous, and LGBT+ communities with culturally competent care.
