Stephanie Silva, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Stephanie

Stephanie Silva is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a wide range of related issues. She uses clear, practical language to help parents and caregivers navigate stress, grief, relationship strain, and changes in family life. Her tone is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at people who want concrete steps and steady support.

She draws on 14 years of experience in varied settings, including work with military families, emergency room social work, and case management.

Background and approach

That background shaped a hands-on approach to common parenting struggles and family conflicts. Stephanie blends respect with direct guidance to help people move forward. In sessions she mixes methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Those tools help with managing anxiety, improving communication, and adjusting to life transitions. She avoids a one-size-fits-all plan and designs goals that fit each family’s situation. Clients can expect collaborative problem solving.

Stephanie focuses on building skills that can be used at home, like clear communication, emotion regulation, and practical routines. She also addresses related topics such as self-esteem, career stress, and caregiving demands. Her practice supports a wide range of concerns including parenting, blended family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and sexuality.

Sessions are offered in English and she works with local and international clients from Florida and beyond.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and building small, practical steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts without being controlled by them. It can help with anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with intense emotions and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Stephanie will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit the person’s goals, family situation, and preferences. She adapts tools over time and checks in to see what is helping and what needs to change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for parents and caregivers with busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving duties, and allow continued support when life is in flux. Licensed professionals can use these formats to share skills, review progress, and practice new routines that can be applied at home.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie address in sessions?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, family problems, grief, trauma and related issues such as intimacy, communication, and self-esteem.

What is her general approach in therapy?

Sessions are interactive and understanding. She uses practical strategies and tailors a plan to each person or family rather than using one single method.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 14 years of experience across settings like emergency rooms, deployment case management, and family advocacy roles.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW with licenses NC LCSW C009460 and FL LCSW SW20116, and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging formats.

How are costs and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: North Carolina, Florida
Languages: English

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