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Athena Dacanay, PhD

Licensed Psychologist ICF Psychology
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent,
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, Aetna

Introduction

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!

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LP #5887 (NC)
  • LP #071009576 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Coaching

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Tagalog

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Athena Dacanay, PhD accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Aetna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual 60 minutes session $200
  • Individual 45 minutes session $175
  • Individual 30 minute session $150
  • Couples 90 minute session $250
  • Testing (per hour) $250

Locations

Asheville, NC 28803-1891
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Athena Dacanay, PhD accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Athena Dacanay, PhD is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Athena Dacanay, PhD also offers a free consultation.
Does Athena Dacanay, PhD offer telehealth appointments? Athena Dacanay, PhD does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Athena Dacanay, PhD specialize in? Athena Dacanay, PhD specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Child or Adolescent, Communication Issues, Compulsive Behavior, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation (DMDD), Divorce, Family Conflict, Fears/Phobias, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Marital and Premarital, Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Stress, and Testing and Evaluation.
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