- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
- Life purpose focus
About Silvia
Silvia focuses on concrete problems people bring into the room. She talks through communication difficulties, blended family tensions, separation and divorce logistics, and the challenges of caregiving. She also helps people address feelings tied to abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, and isolation.
Her approach is practical and responsive. Silvia adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. That can mean clarifying goals for work or parenting, practicing clearer ways to set boundaries, or mapping next steps after a major life change.
With decades of practice, she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Silvia helps people name patterns, try different behaviors, and notice what changes when they do things differently. Sessions often mix talk with concrete problem-solving and real-world steps to test out new strategies.
People who prefer Spanish can work in their native language. Her background in bicultural work can help when cultural expectations affect choices about career, family, or identity. To begin, prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- California · 15989
- NPI
- 1437366093
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
33+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
How Silvia Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Silvia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions in clear, practical ways. One approach focuses on identifying and changing patterns of behavior that keep problems going; this helps with communication problems, codependency, and control issues by testing new ways of interacting and noticing what shifts.Another common method addresses attachment and abandonment concerns by mapping relationship expectations and practicing different responses. This approach can help people who struggle with trust, intense reactions, or recurring breakups to try steadier ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Silvia will talk with each person about goals, current struggles, and past attempts so they can choose techniques that fit. That decision is collaborative and may change as the work progresses.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online help can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue work despite relocations within the same state. For specifics on session length, frequency, or format, check the platform options when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship problems, family and parenting issues, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical conversation to identify patterns and test small changes. Sessions often mix problem-solving with behavioral steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Silvia has 33 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a broad range of relationship and family concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she is fully bilingual and bicultural.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Good to know
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