Athena Dao

Athena works for LifeStance in Costa Mesa, and is accepting new patients. Expertise: Child ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Autism Spectrum Disorder: High Functioning, Career & Work Issues, Anxiety, Anger/Anger Management, Depression, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cultural Issues Impacting Mental Health: Ethnic Identity, Domestic Abuse/Violence (Includes Emotional & Physical), Cultural Issues Impacting Mental Health: Racial Identity, Cultural Issues Impacting Mental Health: Ability Status, Grief & Loss, Family Issues: Family Conflict, Cultural Issues Impacting Mental Health: Immigration Status & Cultural Adjustment, Early Life Transitions, Dissociative Disorders, Gender Identity, End of Life Challenges, Gestalt Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Family Issues: Parenting Difficulties, Family Issues: Attachment, Existential Psychotherapy, Family Issues: Adoption & Foster Care, Narrative Therapy, Midlife Transitions, …LGBTQ+ Support, Gottman Method, Humanistic Therapy, Non-Suicidal Self Injury, Parenting Support, Late Life Transitions, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Other Addictive Behaviors (Gambling/Pornography/Sex Use/Video Game/Internet Use), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Integrative & Holistic Therapy, Women's Reproductive Mental Health, Family Issues: Caregiving Challenges, Social Skills & Communication Challenges, School Avoidance, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Adult ADHD, Women's Health, Religious & Spirituality Concerns, Relationship Issues, Attachment-Based Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Cultural Issues Impacting Mental Health: Social Injustice, Social Skills Training, Trauma & PTSD, Bullying & Harassment, OCD, Body Image Issues. Ages: 15-17, 18-21, 22-26, 27-40, 41-64, 65+