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Sara Da Silva

Sara Da Silva, LISW-CP, LCSW

Therapist in North Carolina

Compassionate, practical therapy for adults

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Works with adults and geriatrics
  • Speaks English Spanish Portuguese

About Sara

Sara Da Silva is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina. She works with adults and older adults and speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Sara aims to build a collaborative relationship and help people find practical ways to manage hard moments.

Sara uses a warm, interactive style that focuses on strengths and solutions. She listens to each person’s story and works side by side with them. In sessions she offers tools and coping skills people can use between appointments.

Her clinical experience covers anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addiction related to alcohol and illegal drugs. She has also worked with people on the autism spectrum with mild needs and with emotional reactions tied to physical disability. Grief, loss, and transitions such as moving into assisted living are part of her background with older adults.

Sara draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods shape practical exercises, emotion work, and goal-oriented steps in sessions.

She also supports people facing relationship problems, family stress, body image and eating concerns, caregiver strain, and immigration-related challenges. With three years of clinical experience, Sara focuses on clear, reachable steps and steady support as people navigate change.

How these approaches translate to online care

Sara uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose meaningful actions despite them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they will try methods that match those goals and adjust the plan over time based on what feels useful.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or evenings. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed or for using video or phone in ways that suit the person’s energy and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can tailor exercises, homework, and emotion-regulation practices to work well in an online format.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sara commonly address?

Sara works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and self-esteem difficulties.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is warm, interactive, and solution focused. She emphasizes strengths and practical coping skills that clients can use between sessions.

What kind of experience does she have?

Sara has three years of clinical experience working with adults and older adults on mood disorders, addiction, medical-related emotional issues, and life transitions like moving into assisted living.

Which credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sara?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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