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Sara Da Silva

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for adults

LISW-CP, LCSW North Carolina

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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About Sara

Sara Da Silva brings a pragmatic, skills-based approach to therapy grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside complementary methods. She emphasizes working collaboratively with adults to identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and build practical tools that support day-to-day functioning and longer-term wellbeing.

Background and approach

With a warm and interactive style, she centers clients' strengths and aims to create an atmosphere free of judgment. Holding LISW-CP and LCSW credentials, Sara draws on three years of clinical experience addressing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addiction, as well as age-related concerns and transitions in later life.

She also supports people navigating grief, relationship and intimacy issues, body image and eating concerns, and the emotional impact of medical illness or caregiving. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, she partners with clients to tailor treatment to each person's goals and circumstances.

Practical approaches for online therapy and daily life

Sara often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete strategies for changing behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-driven action and learning how to live alongside difficult feelings rather than getting stuck in avoidance.

Finding the right blend of methods is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to stay connected to care around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity when life circumstances change, while keeping therapy accessible across different schedules and locations.

Frequently asked questions

What difficulties does she commonly address?
Sara works with adults on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and skills-oriented, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy plus complementary methods to help clients build coping tools and reduce unhelpful patterns.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has three years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, addiction, geriatric concerns, and the emotional effects of medical illness and life transitions.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds SC LISW-CP 16774 and NC LCSW C010394 and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, South Carolina

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese