Ivanilda Silva, LICSW - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Ivanilda

Ivanilda Silva is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 17 years of experience. She draws on a background in social work and expressive movement to offer practical support for everyday struggles. She speaks English and practices from Massachusetts while accepting international clients.

Her approach centers on straightforward conversation and concrete tools. She uses movement, writing, and talk to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Ivanilda trained in social work and expressive therapies, and she blends several evidence-informed methods. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - to help clients clarify values and take small steps toward them.

Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas guide her work on connection and communication. Her style is patient and collaborative; she listens first and offers options second. Sessions often include simple exercises, reflections, and at-home practices that fit a busy life.

Many clients come for support with relationship struggles, parenting questions, or emotional overwhelm. Practical coaching elements are available when people want goal-oriented work. Information about session formats and how to begin appears below.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions toward those values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - examines patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful habits and build new coping skills, often for anxiety, mood, and stress-related concerns.

Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused ideas aim to improve how people relate and feel close to one another. These approaches are helpful when the main struggle involves communication, trust, or emotional connection.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they choose strategies and adjust them over time so the work fits the client's life and needs.

Online therapy makes these methods accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options allow for flexible scheduling, shorter check-ins between sessions, and ways to keep working on skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can tailor exercises and practices to work well in remote formats.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, parenting, anger, career changes, and ADHD among other topics.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens, offers clear tools, and suggests short exercises that fit into daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 17 years of experience in clinical and community settings, including work in psychiatric and outpatient environments and facilitation of workshops and support groups.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She holds a Massachusetts license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with the credential MA LICSW 121715 and practices from Massachusetts.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 17 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English

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