Ivanilda Silva, LICSW
Therapist in Massachusetts
Ivanilda Silva is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 17 years of experience.
- Licensed inMassachusetts
- License121715
- NPI 1134302714
- Experience17+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Ivanilda
Ivanilda Silva is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 17 years of experience. She blends mental health knowledge with creative practices and aims to help people find better ways to cope. She is based in Massachusetts and works in English.
She began with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Social Work, then added a master's in expressive therapies focused on dance and movement. Her background includes inpatient psychiatric work and running community workshops and support groups.
Background and approach
She also has experience providing remote care. In sessions she uses attachment-based ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She also draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches when helpful.
She favors practical, doable steps people can try between sessions. Parents who worry about anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or relationship strain will find a therapist who listens and offers straightforward tools. She also addresses issues like self-esteem, grief, intimacy, and parenting strain.
She pays attention to patterns tied to abandonment and attachment concerns. Her style is collaborative and creative. She may incorporate movement, expressive techniques, or breathing and laughter exercises when appropriate.
The focus is on small changes that improve daily life and relationships.
Credentials
- LICSW (Massachusetts)
- License 121715 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1134302714 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ivanilda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ivanilda names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early patterns shape current bonds and reactions. It helps people recognize attachment patterns and change how they relate to important people and themselves. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and values-based action. It can help when worry, avoidance, or rumination get in the way of daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist follows with empathy and reflection.Choosing the right approach is often a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods that match those needs and adjust over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, caregiving, or travel while maintaining consistency in care.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and grief. Other areas include relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting strain, ADHD, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She combines attachment-informed listening with CBT, ACT, client-centered, and emotionally-focused ideas and sometimes adds creative practices like movement.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of experience, including inpatient psychiatric work, outpatient counseling, community workshops, and parent support groups. She also has training in expressive therapies and dance/movement methods.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is based in Massachusetts and holds an LICSW credential. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English for people in other regions when licensure and local regulations permit remote care.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for flexible check-ins, shorter updates, or more in-depth conversations as needed.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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