About Silvia
Silvia Rosenthal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also supports concerns related to parenting, relationships, career strain, compassion fatigue, and LGBT issues. Silvia speaks English and Portuguese and draws on ten years of clinical experience.
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions are collaborative and nonjudgmental. She listens carefully, helps people name what matters most, and works with them to set practical goals.
How Silvia works
Silvia uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person's experience and Solution-Focused Therapy to build concrete steps toward change. Together these approaches guide short-term problem solving and longer work on mood and coping skills.
In a typical session Silvia will help create a plan that fits daily life. That might include small experiments, communication practice, or steps to handle work and family demands. She aims for clear, usable strategies people can try between sessions.
People who choose Silvia often want practical help without losing a human connection. Her work balances realistic tools with steady support so clients can move forward at their own pace.
Silvia lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Silvia works with
The areas below are the ones Silvia selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English, Portuguese |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapy approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's lived experience and uses active listening and reflection to help people feel heard and understood. It is useful for people who want a supportive space to clarify values and feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replace them with clearer, more useful responses. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem concerns and often involves homework exercises and goal setting.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on specific goals and small steps that move a person toward what they want. It is practical and forward-looking, and it works well for solving immediate problems and building momentum.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the process stays focused and useful.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help, while phone sessions can fit a shorter break or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief reflections, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between sessions.
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