What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Dr. Athena Yoneda
Focus areas
Anxiety
Self Esteem Issues
Depression
Stress Management
Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused
Dialectical (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Athena Yoneda
Dr. Athena Yoneda (she/her) is a clinical psychologist licensed to practice psychology in California, Hawaii, and Oregon. Cultivating a warm, accepting, collaborative, and safe environment is of the utmost importance to Dr. Yoneda, as she believes a strong therapeutic relationship is necessary for therapy to be effective. Typically, therapy with Dr. Yoneda involves three phases: initial, middle, and completion. During the initial phase, Dr. Yoneda will gather a comprehensive history of the client, including background, symptoms, cultural influences and identities, values, strengths, and other relevant information. Dr. Yoneda will then work with the client collaboratively to identify therapy goals, and then offer suggestions for evidence-based therapies, working with the client to help decide the most applicable tools to learn. The middle phase of treatment is where Dr. Yoneda and her clients spend the bulk of their time together, actively engaged in evidence-based therapy and working towards the client’s goals. Interventions vary, but often involve tools to help identify thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and patterns that may benefit from changing, as well as the skills to change them, and processing difficult experiences and emotions. Throughout the course of therapy, Dr. Yoneda checks-in regularly with her clients and monitors their progress to ensure that therapy is on track and what changes, if any, should be made. The completion phase typically involves reviewing the client’s progress and the skills they have acquired, planning and problem-solving for the future, and processing various emotions that may arise. Upon completion of therapy, many of Dr. Yoneda’s clients report significant improvements to their mood, relationships, communication, as well as increased insight and emotional awareness.
What should a new client know about working with you?
A new client should know that working with me means being welcomed into a warm, accepting, and collaborative space where your experiences, values, and identities are respected and honored. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for meaningful change, and I strive to create a safe environment where you can explore difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace.
I approach therapy using evidence-based practice, which means integrating scientific research, clinical expertise, and what matters most to you as the client. I am mindful of how culture, identity, and systemic factors shape our lives, and I use an intersectional, culturally responsive lens in my work. You can expect therapy with me to be thoughtful, structured, and flexible, with regular check-ins to ensure the process continues to meet your needs and goals.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My work with clients generally unfolds in three phases: initial, middle, and completion.
In the initial phase, I take time to get to know you in a comprehensive way. We explore your background, current concerns, symptoms, cultural identities, values, strengths, and goals for therapy. Together, we identify what you would like to work toward and discuss evidence-based therapy options, collaboratively choosing the approaches that feel most relevant and helpful.
The middle phase is where we spend the majority of our time actively working toward your goals. This often includes learning skills to better understand and shift patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as processing difficult experiences and emotions. I regularly check in on progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure therapy stays aligned with your needs.
The completion phase focuses on reviewing your progress, strengthening the skills you’ve developed, and planning for the future. We also make space to process the emotions that may arise as therapy comes to a close. Many clients leave therapy feeling greater emotional awareness, improved mood and relationships, and increased confidence in their ability to navigate challenges moving forward.
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Dr. Athena Yoneda has +21 in-network plans.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $220 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $220 for 50 minutes
Office location
Dr. Athena Yoneda, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Stony Brook University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Stony Brook University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
- University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor's)
Awards and publications
- Early Career Psychologist Credentialing Scholarship National Register of Health Service Psychologists, Fall 2015
- SBU Pride Scholarship, SUNY Stony Brook, Fall 2008 – Spring 2009
- Roy Scrivner Memorial Research GrantAmerican Psychological Foundation (APF)Project: Family of origin support in the lives of bisexual women and menAward amount: 2008
- Grants-in-Aid AwardSociety for Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI)Project: The role of relationship type in lives of bisexual women and men.2007
- Yoneda, A., Whealin, J. M., & Tsai, J. (2016). PTSD in Asian American and Pacific Islander veterans: Prevalence, context, and implications for practice. In C. Martin, V. R. Preedy & V. B. Patel (Eds.), The comprehensive guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (pp. 1649 – 1667). Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
NPI number
1093050874
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Is Dr. Athena Yoneda accepting new patients?
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What practice does Dr. Athena Yoneda work with?
Dr. Athena Yoneda works with Psychological Healing Inc.
Where is Dr. Athena Yoneda's office located?
Dr. Athena Yoneda has 4 office locations, including in Markleeville, Salinas, Tygh Valley, and Kalalau Trail, view full addresses on Dr. Yoneda's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Athena Yoneda?
Dr. Athena Yoneda frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Athena Yoneda on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Athena Yoneda speak?
Dr. Athena Yoneda speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Athena Yoneda in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Athena Yoneda. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.