About Stephanie
Stephanie Silva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges around sexuality and LGBT issues. Her practice also addresses parenting, career strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
Stephanie draws from several evidence-based methods to match what a person needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, client-centered listening, and existential ideas to help people name what matters and take practical steps.
How Stephanie works
Sessions aim to be direct and interactive so goals feel useful and real. Her background includes 14 years of clinical experience and dual LCSW licensure in North Carolina and Florida. That history includes roles in emergency settings, advocacy, and case management which shaped a calm, practical approach to crises and complicated problems.
She brings that experience to everyday concerns as well. Stephanie emphasizes collaboration. She works with each person to build a plan tied to clear goals and small, doable steps.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback, skill teaching, and room to talk through tough feelings and decisions. People can work with Stephanie online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. She accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
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What Stephanie works with
The areas below are the ones Stephanie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| 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
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small actions that align with those values. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and big life changes when someone wants a values-based plan. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It works well for anxiety, depression, and problem-solving around relationships or work. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience. The therapist listens deeply and reflects so clients feel heard and can find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephanie will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on values and acceptance, skill building, or accepting and exploring difficult feelings, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let therapeutic work resemble in-person sessions when face-to-face interaction matters. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging support quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style exchanges, or step-by-step skill practice between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and fit therapy into a busy life.
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