Portland Therapy Center
Athena Weggler

Athena Weggler (She/Her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Clients reduce anxiety during monumental life changes including facing chronic health conditions & young adults in shifting relationships.

Client Status

accepting clients

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At a Glance

Me

Practicing Since: 2009

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Evernorth
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
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My Ideal Client

I help clients reduce anxiety and find peace through monumental or disruptive life changes. I support people (and their loved ones) who face chronic health conditions that lead to loss of energy, control and identity. Even desired changes can cause stress. I help people seeking love and connection through transitions from dating, to committed relationships, to young adulthood and parenting. My clients are seeking a therapist who understands the connection between mind and body. My clients want t

My Approach to Helping

With a MA in Clinical Mental Health counseling, with a Holistic Specialization, I help clients with chronic health conditions recognize shifts in energy and adapt expectations. They improve communication and healthy boundaries using the Gottman Method & The Five Love Languages. Negative thought patterns & challenging behaviors are reduced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I approach each individual with caring, warmth and a genuine desire to understand their life. Therapy is a time to focus on yourself and find an oasis of acceptance, connection and peace. I bring you empathy from my family and life experience with chronic illness and young adulthood. I look forward to going on this journey of self-exploration with you.

Why I Became a Therapist

From the time I was a young child I was fascinated by asking questions to learn about the life stories of other people. Then as I became a therapist 15 years ago, I began to focus on one of my specialities: chronic health conditions and their impact on them and their family members. I have experience in navigating the medical system and the struggle to process through all of the physical and emotional hurdles needed to get good care. While I work with people in all types of relationships, I particularly resonate with other adults in similar life stages. I have worked in Massachusetts and with clients for many years, but would like to focus on helping clients in my current location in Oregon.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) External link

    Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients reframe negative thoughts to transform unhelpful behaviors and emotional responses. By analyzing views of ourselves, the world, and the future, I teach practical, evidence-based coping skills. My approach blends goal-oriented interventions with deep empathy to effectively manage anxiety, depression, and stress.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Chronic Pain or Illness External link

    I have experience working with individuals who have chronic health conditions and the physical and emotional toll this can take on their daily lives. Navigating multiple medical providers, appointments and prescriptions can make health feel like a full time job. One of the aspects faced is the uncertainty of daily energy levels and the inability to make future plans. This can disrupt relationships and challenge creating a vibrant multi-faceted life.

  • Anxiety External link

    I offer specialized anxiety treatment, targeting chronic worry, physical symptoms, & avoidance behaviors. Utilizing evidence-based CBT & mindfulness, I help clients tolerate uncertainty, challenge intrusive thoughts, & build lasting resilience. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where individuals shift away from a constant state of panic and chaos, transitioning into a life of contentment, calm, and peace. Together, we work to cultivate deep self-awareness and empowerment.

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