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

Free 20 min phone consultation

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.