Lorena Silva, LCSW - Therapist in California

About Lorena

Lorena Silva is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps adults facing anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She brings three years of clinical experience and a calm, approachable manner to each session. Her work centers on practical support and steady listening to help people move forward in daily life.

She meets people where they are and focuses on clear, manageable steps. Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth, with attention to immediate concerns like stress, panic symptoms, or low mood.

Background and approach

She also addresses relationship strain, communication problems, and challenges that come after separation or divorce. Lorena uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. That means she draws on methods shown to help with anxiety, mood shifts, trauma reactions, and addiction-related issues.

She explains tools plainly and practices alongside clients so skills become part of everyday routines. Her practice also covers topics such as codependency, forgiveness, guilt and shame, immigration-related stress, and feelings of isolation. Lorena offers sessions in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to match different language needs.

She practices in California and holds the California license CA LCSW 139216. Therapy with her is organized around the client’s goals. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability.

Treatment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Evidence-based approaches and how they work online

Many of her sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills. One common method focuses on managing anxiety and panic through breath work, gradual exposure to feared situations, and practical coping tools to reduce intense reactions. This approach helps people lower day-to-day symptoms and handle triggers more calmly.

She also uses techniques that target mood and trauma-related patterns by helping clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try different, healthier ways of thinking and behaving. These methods include step-by-step exercises and real-life practice to change how problems show up in daily routines.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. She works together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. The plan can shift over time as priorities change or progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions remove travel needs, and live chat or text-based messaging can support short check-ins or ongoing skill practice. Those options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, family, or other obligations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lorena address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is warm and collaborative with a practical focus. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skill practice that can be used day to day.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working as a licensed social worker with adults on mood, anxiety, and life transition issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with California license CA LCSW 139216 and practices in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to accommodate different language preferences.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the client.

How does the subscription and cost work?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese

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