Sharmie Silva, LCSW - Therapist in California

About Sharmie

Sharmie Silva is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping families and people in relationships. She uses practical tools to address parenting challenges, communication problems, and life transitions. Her style is straightforward and aimed at helping parents and partners make small, workable changes.

She is based in California and offers services in English. Sharmie brings 15 years of professional experience to her work. She previously worked mainly in school settings supporting teens and their families, and now also works with young adults, adults, and couples.

Background and approach

Her background includes supporting people through grief and loss, post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, control problems, and the emotional work around separation and divorce. In sessions she combines approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

That means she helps clients notice patterns of thinking, practice different ways of relating, and set clear, achievable goals. Sessions are practical and aimed at improving day-to-day interactions at home and in relationships. Sharmie emphasizes building clear communication and stronger self-esteem.

She works with parents on co-parenting and blended-family challenges, and with couples on reconnecting and resolving conflict. Her aim is to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters and try out new habits. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Sessions can be done through several online formats to fit busy family schedules.

How these approaches translate to online family and relationship work

Sharmie uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Imago Relationship Therapy in ways that fit online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and parenting stress. Imago Relationship Therapy focuses on how partners listen and respond to one another, helping couples rebuild connection and solve communication problems.

She treats the choice of approach as a team effort. During early sessions she will listen to your goals and priorities, explain different methods, and recommend a path to try. Clients and therapist check in together and adjust methods based on what is working and what feels realistic for daily life.

Online formats make this kind of practical work easier to fit into family life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and coaching in real time. Phone sessions offer flexibility when a video option is not possible. Live chat and text-based messaging let parents share quick updates or practice short exercises between sessions. These options help families and couples maintain momentum while juggling busy schedules.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Sharmie commonly address?

She focuses on relationships, family dynamics, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment challenges, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style?

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions practical and goal oriented. The work centers on changing thinking patterns, improving communication, and setting small achievable steps.

How much professional experience does she have?

Sharmie has 15 years of professional experience, including work in school settings supporting teens and families and later expanding to adults and couples.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW 25203, and practices from California.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

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

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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