Therapist profile
Sara Da Silva, LISW-CP, LCSW
LISW-CP, LCSW - Family and relationship concerns
Continue with SaraAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Grief and loss
About Sara
Sara Da Silva is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Permit (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with three years of practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image problems, and coping with life changes. She provides services in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Sara focuses on building a collaborative relationship with each person. She listens to the client’s story and helps them identify practical skills to use day to day. Sessions tend to be interactive and solution oriented. The goal is to give concrete coping tools and strategies people can try between sessions.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and still act in line with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to map thinking patterns and try small experiments to change unhelpful reactions. Client-centered methods keep the conversation driven by the client’s priorities.
Sara also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they suit the concern. That can include emotion regulation strategies, communication skills, and attention to attachment-related patterns in relationships. She has experience supporting older adults facing medical or environmental changes, including moves into assisted living.
Across sessions she emphasizes strengths, practical problem solving, and learning new coping skills. People who want clear tools and steady, conversational support for family and life transitions may find this approach useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and when life changes make decisions feel heavy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses short experiments to test new ways of responding. That approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and jointly decide which methods fit best. That decision can change over time as new issues come up or progress is made. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks. They also make it simpler to check in more frequently for short follow-ups when needed, and to use video or phone in ways that suit how a client wants to participate.Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Sara works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, intimacy issues, eating and body image, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She practices in an interactive, solution-focused way that emphasizes strengths and practical coping skills. Sessions are collaborative and guided by the client’s priorities.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults and older adults on mood, addiction, and adjustment issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds SC LISW-CP and NC LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Can she work with people in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Does she accept clients outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.