Athena Kobin Silva, LMHC, ATR, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, curiosity, and support. She believes that healing and growth happen within the context of a strong therapeutic relationship and strives to create a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be themselves, explore their experiences, and work toward meaningful change.

Athena earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island and her Master's degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from Albertus Magnus College. She has worked as an outpatient clinician since 2015 and has been a valued member of Lighthouse Counseling Associates since 2017. Throughout her career, she has worked with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings, including Partial Hospitalization Programs, outpatient clinics, and community-based programs, helping individuals through a wide range of life transitions and mental health concerns.

Athena takes a client-centered and collaborative approach to therapy, recognizing that each person's story, strengths, and goals are unique. As both an Art Therapist and LMHC, she thoughtfully integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) with creative art therapy interventions when appropriate. She believes that the creative process can offer powerful opportunities for self-expression, insight, emotional regulation, and healing. For those who prefer traditional talk therapy, Athena tailors treatment using evidence-based practices that support lasting growth and positive change.

Athena provides individual counseling, couples counseling, co-parenting support, group counseling, and counseling for the perinatal population. Whether through conversation, creative expression, or a combination of both, she works alongside clients to build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, foster resilience, and develop a deeper connection with themselves. Her goal is to help clients feel empowered to navigate challenges, embrace their strengths, and create a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling.