Stephanie Silva, LCSW

Stephanie Silva is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 14 years of experience based in Florida. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting, grief, and family of origin issues. She also addresses concerns around sexuality, LGBT matters, ADHD, and career or life changes.

Stephanie draws on a mix of practical approaches in her sessions. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also integrates dialectical behavior techniques for emotion regulation and acceptance and commitment principles to clarify values and next steps. Sessions tend to be interactive and focused on real goals.

Her background includes military service and a range of roles in clinical settings. Those roles have included deployment case management, emergency room social work, and family advocacy work. She has worked with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, traumatic brain injury, and complex life stressors, and with agencies such as shelters and community services.

In meetings she aims to be direct and respectful, helping people set small, doable goals. She works with clients to make a plan that addresses current problems and personal priorities. Progress is tracked by practical steps rather than abstract measures.

For someone noticing how family patterns still affect daily life, Silva offers ways to name the patterns and try different responses. The focus is on clear strategies for coping, improving communication, and managing emotions so everyday life becomes more manageable.

Therapeutic approaches and working online