Online Therapy across North Carolina and PSYPACT States
Confidential care from wherever you can speak privately.
I provide telehealth appointments for adults through a secure video platform. Care stays confidential, compassionate, and accessible from wherever you can speak privately.
Telehealth appointments take place on HIPAA-compliant video platforms (Zoom and SimplePractice).
Flexible formats
In person in Asheville; HIPAA-compliant video platforms (Zoom and SimplePractice) statewide
Licensed in North Carolina
In-person in Asheville · Online across North Carolina & PSYPACT states
Telehealth appointments take place on HIPAA-compliant video platforms (Zoom and SimplePractice).
Online therapy that fits your life
Care that can meet you in a private space
Online therapy lets eligible clients meet with ICF Psychological Services from a private space in North Carolina or another participating state. In-person appointments are available in Asheville, and location, licensure, service type, and fit are discussed before beginning.
Serving all of North Carolina
Online care can support adults throughout North Carolina, including Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Wilmington, when the service and clinical fit are appropriate.
What is telehealth?
Telehealth means meeting for therapy through secure video from wherever you are. The work stays focused and personal, while making therapy easier to access when an Asheville visit is not practical.
How online appointments work
You receive a secure session link before your appointment.
You join from a computer, tablet, or phone.
You meet from a private location where you can speak openly.
Telehealth consent, timing, platform, and practical expectations are reviewed in advance.
Which services are available online?
Telehealth may be available for therapy, consultations, and select evaluation services when clinically appropriate. The practice confirms the requested service, location, licensure, and fit before scheduling.
What private space do I need?
Plan to join from a private space with as few interruptions as possible. Think about who may be able to hear you, whether your device is positioned comfortably, and what you need for a focused conversation.
Telehealth service area
PSYPACT Participating States
Blue states are PSYPACT participating. Gray states are not participating or pending.
Map Key
PSYPACT Participating State
Enacted PSYPACT legislation – practice under PSYPACT not permitted
Participating states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Northern Marianas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Legislation introduced in Alaska, Massachusetts, Iowa, Louisiana, New York. Hawaii has enacted legislation but practice is not yet permitted. California, New Mexico, and Oregon have no active legislation.
Clinician
Meet the Team
ICF Psychological Services provides specialized care with Dr. Athena Dacanay.
Athena Dacanay, PhD
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed psychologist providing specialized OCD and anxiety care, Gottman couples therapy, psychological evaluations, and workshops.
I aim to foster emotional and intellectual safety—where you feel seen, heard, and gently challenged. I’m collaborative, quietly Socratic, and adaptive, shifting my approach to meet your evolving needs. I work with adults, couples, and families navigating OCD and anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and questions that may call for psychological evaluation. Together, we consider the whole person—not only symptoms, but also the relationships, experiences, strengths, and settings that shape daily life.
I hold a PhD in Educational Psychology from Ball State University and a Master of Family Life and Child Development from the University of the Philippines, Diliman. I am licensed as a psychologist in North Carolina and Illinois, with active PSYPACT APIT authorization. My clinical training includes ERP through the IOCDF Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), S.P.A.C.E. with Dr. Eli Lebowitz, and Gottman Method Level 3 training.
I offer in-person care in Asheville and telehealth across North Carolina and participating PSYPACT states.
Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina and Illinois
Active PSYPACT APIT authorization
Member: IOCDF, OCD North Carolina, WNCPA, and NCPA
OCD
Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Psychological Evaluations
Adults — often educated or working in professional settings, many with families — frequently seeking therapy during transitions such as new work, raising children, loss, or adjusting to new roles, or seeking to learn better ways to cope with difficult or even traumatic experiences. Couples and parents are welcome. You do not need a diagnosis or crisis to begin.
My therapeutic approach is grounded primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I also incorporate Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) Treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet each client's unique needs.
Our Asheville office is a thoughtfully designed space for focused conversation, reflection, and meaningful work. If you prefer to meet remotely, telehealth appointments are available through HIPAA-compliant video platforms, including Zoom and SimplePractice, allowing you to connect from wherever works best for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
A complimentary 15-minute consultation is a chance to share what brings you here, ask questions, and learn whether the approach and service fit what you need.
Yes. Online care may be available across North Carolina and participating PSYPACT states, while in-person appointments are available in Asheville. The service, location, privacy, and fit are discussed before beginning.
In-person appointments are available in Asheville, North Carolina. Contact the practice for current office and parking details before your appointment.
Online care may be available in North Carolina and participating PSYPACT states. Use the PSYPACT participating-state map on the Online Therapy page as a starting point, then contact the practice so current authorization, service availability, and clinical fit can be confirmed.
