Practical, research-based workshops for dating with intention, becoming parents, and strengthening the partnership you already share.
Workshops
These Gottman Method workshops bring together evidence-based learning and real-life practice. Choose the room that meets you where you are—before a relationship begins, as parenthood changes the rhythm, or while you build a more intentional partnership.
Choose your workshop
Dates, times, and venues are shared when an offering is scheduled.
01 · For new and expecting parents
A Gottman Method workshop for navigating the transition to parenthood with more connection, emotional attunement, and teamwork.
$500 per couple
5 couples
Dates and venue on request
02 · For individuals
Explore the foundations of healthy relationships before, during, or after dating—with space for reflection, clarity, and intentional connection.
$250 per attendee
10 attendees
Dates and venue on request
03 · For couples at any stage
Build communication, conflict-repair, trust, and shared meaning through research-informed tools from the Gottman Method.
$750 per couple
Schedule details coming soon
Dates and venue on request
What the workshops hold
Tools you can use in real moments—not only ideas that stay in the room.
A grounded approach based on decades of relationship science.
Learning that leaves room for questions, connection, and shared resilience.
Start with a conversation
Share where you are and what you hope to strengthen. We can talk through the right offering, current availability, and practical details.
Ask about workshops
Clinician
ICF Psychological Services provides specialized care with Dr. Athena Dacanay.
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed psychologist providing specialized OCD and anxiety care, Gottman couples therapy, psychological evaluations, and workshops.
View profileDr. Athena Dacanay
Licensed Psychologist
10+ years in practice
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.
PhD in Educational Psychology
Ball State University
Master of Family Life and Child Development
University of the Philippines, Diliman
ERP training through BTTI
S.P.A.C.E. trained by Dr. Eli Lebowitz
Gottman Method Level 3 Trained
Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina and Illinois
Active PSYPACT APIT authorization
Member: IOCDF, OCD North Carolina, WNCPA, and NCPA
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.
ICF Psychological Services 1095 Hendersonville Road, Suite A-4 Asheville, NC 28803
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.
A complimentary consultation is a place to share what is bringing you here and ask about fit, format, and next steps.
Complimentary Consultation