LCSW, 15 years of experience
I am a compassionate licensed clinical social worker that is here to provide you with support and help you once you have decided you want to make changes. My goal, as a counselor, is to provide you with a safe, dedicated space that promotes healing, lifelong change and guides you in the direction you want to go. I know that life presents many challenges. I believe in a collaborative approach; we work together and help reach your goals as a partnership. I know that starting therapy can be scary or overwhelming. You are taking the first step in ensuring you have the resources and tools to help you succeed. Together, we will help you find the best road in life! I am able to help clients struggling with ADHD, Bipolar, Depression, Trauma, Addiction (either struggling with addiction or families that have a loved one struggling with addiction), Anger, Parenting struggles, Isolation, Relationship problems, Anger, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, and other issues. I help support my client with meeting their goals. I believe in adapting the process to best meet your needs. I meet my clients where they are and I offer flexibility in the process as we work together. Together, we can meet your goal! I also can help with marriage/family related problems and offer couples and family counseling. I also have evening availability and can meet on Saturday/Sundays for appointments (I also offer other times as needed and we can discuss more how I work around your schedule. I strongly believe in everyone having access to therapy services).
Our first session will focus on understanding your current challenges and helping to develop a plan together to work on these challenges. My goal is to help you develop an action plan, one that can be updated as needed. We will work together on your goals and ensure we follow your treatment plan. I always make sure we operate as a team and offer full transparency.
As a social worker, I am compassionate and a good listener. My greatest strength is that I seek out resources and always willing to help my clients succeed in any way I can. I am always here for the client in a gentle and kind way. I also offer a flexible schedule as well and I work with my clients when possible to ensure you have access to me as a provider. I want my clients to feel supported during this process as they gain skills in their journey.
I enjoy working with teenagers and adults who need help learning skills to cope with life stressors. I have experience with utilizing DBT to help you through stress, anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, family conflict, marriage conflict, work conflict/stress, trauma, grief and addiction. I am able to offer support to my clients and help them through challenging situations. I always put my client first and work with them to ensure they have what they need to succeed.
5 ratings with written reviews
May 28, 2025
Athena has been a great support to me. I start some sessions with the lack of clarity or direction. Athena is there for my needs, providing ideas, coping skills, references, and support. I greatly appreciate her as I go through this very trying time.
April 29, 2025
Athena is the nicest person I have ever met. She is super open-minded to any topic and quick to help come up with options to resolve conflict. She is super empowering and always there to hype me up.
April 24, 2025
My provider put me at ease since day one. She gets me.
Athena Soleim offers therapy covered by Managed Health Services (Managed Medicaid), Medicaid - Managed Health Services and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Indiana.
I have experience using DBT with children, adolescents and adults. I have used DBT to help my clients with Bipolar, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and Addiction. I am able to help coach my clients through using DBT skills to regain control of their lives and give them a life worth living.
Helping children, adolescents and adults use Cognitive Behavioral practices to change their thinking and form more successful ways for coping with stressors.