Stephanie Silva, LCSW

Stephanie Silva is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and other life changes. She is based in Florida and works with adults on issues like depression, intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, and career decisions. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, identity and sexuality questions, and challenges related to aging or caregiving.

Stephanie draws on straightforward, interactive counseling. She listens and treats people with respect and compassion. Sessions focus on real goals and practical steps that fit each person’s life.

Her background includes military service and work in diverse clinical settings. She has experience as a deployment case manager, an emergency room social worker, and a family advocacy social worker addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, suicidal behavior, and substance use concerns. That work involved coordinating with agencies such as child protective services, homeless shelters, victims’ advocates, and community service personnel.

In therapy she blends approaches instead of using one fixed model. The focus is on identifying specific goals and building skills to reach them. Stephanie aims to guide and motivate people through the sometimes-scary process of change.

Clients can expect a collaborative plan tailored to their needs. The emphasis is on practical tools, clearer communication, and achievable behavior changes rather than abstract theory. She invites people ready to take steps toward well-being to begin the process.

How these approaches fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when hard feelings remain. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching practical ways to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thought patterns and behavior routines, then uses small experiments and skills practice to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, mood challenges, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. That way the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

The therapist's biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, it can remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or let someone join when in a different city. Licensed professionals can still teach skills, set homework, and use exercises that translate well to virtual meetings. Ask about format details when you schedule so sessions match your practical needs.