Who I am

Hi, I’m Athena Brewer!

I'm a licensed psychotherapist with advanced training in the support of children, adolescents, and families.

I work with children, teens, and parents.

I work expressively, meaning that the therapy will happen through games, art, sandtray, drama, and other activities.

Some details about me

I’m a licensed psychotherapist (MFT) in three states:
Virginia LMFT #0717001970
Washington LMFT #LF60586400
California LMFT #53890
Certified in:
- AutPlay, a play therapy approach designed for the mental health needs of neurodivergent children and their families. You can read about it here.
Specialties:
- Anger/ aggression
- ADHD/executive functioning
- Autism/neurodivergent minds
- Parent-Child Relationships
- Trauma
- Grief & Loss
- Attachment and attachment parenting
Advanced training:
- Play therapy
- Expressive therapy
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Depression and suicidality
Former director of The Trevor Project, a national crisis and suicide prevention center for LGBTQ youth

Wondering if therapy could help your child? Sign up for a free 20 min phone consultation here.

or

Email me at info@athenabrewer.com. Include some times you are available for free consultation.