Athena Dacanay
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1095 Hendersonville Road, Suite C-1, Asheville, NC 28803
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Feeling stuck? Let’s work together to get you moving forward. Whether your mind races with self-doubt, your relationship feels disconnected, or you feel like you're failing as a parent, it's frustrating and exhausting. Maybe you're just drained from having to constantly cope. Or maybe you know something is off and want to figure out what is going on and what you can do about it. You seek answers and relief—peace of mind, stronger connections, practical solutions, or a place of reprieve.
Using CBT, we'll identify and reframe thought patterns holding you back and develop healthier ways to cope and respond. I specialize in OCD (ERP, SPACE), couples (Gottman Method—Level 3), and families with kids aged 2-6 (PCIT). I also offer psychological testing, which may give a fuller picture of your strengths and your constraints and challenges.
My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and asking open-ended questions to help you see new perspectives. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative space where you feel supported, encouraged, empowered, and—yes—sometimes even able to laugh as we tackle tough moments together. Ready to synthesize acceptance and change? Let's dive in!
Call or Email Athena Dacanay now for a free 15 minute consultation - (828) 382-8692
Let's Connect (828) 382-8692
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Athena Dacanay
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (828) 382-8692
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 5887 Athena Dacanay
Athena Dacanay
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (828) 382-8692
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Testing and Evaluation
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Filipino
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Filipino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narcissistic Abuse Treatment
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- S.P.A.C.E.
Athena Dacanay
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (828) 382-8692
Location
Primary Location
ICF Psychological Services
1095 Hendersonville Road
Suite C-1
Asheville, NC 28803
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