Stephanie Silva, LCSW

Stephanie Silva is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. She draws on 14 years of experience and a straightforward, respectful manner to support people navigating life changes and tough moments.

Stephanie served in the military and has worked in a range of settings including deployment case management, emergency room social work, and family advocacy. That background shaped her ability to work with people facing trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance-related issues. She has also coordinated with community agencies such as shelters and victim advocates.

Her approach is interactive and practical. She combines elements of cognitive behavioral work, dialectical behavior ideas, and reality-based problem solving to create clear goals. Sessions focus on identifying what matters to the person, building coping skills, and practicing new ways of handling conflict and stress.

Stephanie is comfortable addressing a wide range of concerns including LGBT issues, ADHD, career and money stress, caregiver strain, blended family dynamics, and end-of-life or hospice-related needs. She treats sexuality and kink topics with professionalism and without judgment. Her style is steady, compassionate, and goal-oriented.

Beginning change can feel scary, and she frames work as a collaborative process. People who choose her can expect an honest, practical partnership aimed at real-life improvements and clearer next steps.

How her approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small committed steps toward them. It often helps when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed by painful thoughts and wants a direction to move toward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression; it often includes practical exercises and homework to change daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship tensions.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those aims. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what helps in real life.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It also permits using exercises or worksheets during a session and practicing skills in the moment. Licensed professionals will work with each person to set an approach and session rhythm that fits their daily life.