About Silvia
Silvia Shenouda is a New York licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps that build confidence and increase motivation. Silvia centers a person's strengths and choices in every session.
Silvia encourages clients to name what feels most urgent and then work toward small, achievable changes. Sessions aim to boost self-love, reduce isolation, and improve communication.
How Silvia works
She uses clear, real-world strategies rather than jargon. She believes the person in therapy is the expert on their own life. The therapist's role is to offer guidance, skills, and steady support while the client tries new ways of coping.
This collaborative tone helps people feel more in control. Over her career Silvia has supported people facing the aftermath of trauma and abuse and those navigating relationship challenges. She also works on life purpose and motivation, helping people reconnect with what matters to them.
The focus is on concrete tools that fit daily life. Silvia offers a compassionate, practical approach. She helps people move from feeling stuck to taking manageable steps forward.
Her style is straightforward, warm, and goal-oriented.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online therapy and healing
Silvia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building coping skills and strengthening self-worth. One common method emphasizes practical skill-building for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on trauma-informed support, helping people process difficult experiences at a pace they can handle while restoring a sense of safety and control.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Silvia collaborates with each person to identify which techniques match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they try methods and adjust based on what feels most helpful, working toward clearer goals and steady progress.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when that helps build connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging provide an option for ongoing reflection between sessions and for people who prefer written communication. These formats give flexibility for scheduling and for using therapy in different environments.
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