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Kery Silva, LCSW, LIMHP
California
LCSW in California - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered work
- Practical skills focus
About Kery
Kery Silva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of clinical experience. She also holds a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) credential in Nebraska. Kery helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addiction, and LGBT-related issues.
She uses clear, goal-focused conversations to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions emphasize practical steps people can try between meetings. Clients can expect direct problem-solving alongside longer-term skill building.
Kery combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered work to keep sessions grounded in what matters most to each person. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Motivational Interviewing when motivation or emotion regulation are central concerns. Solution-focused techniques are used for shorter-term coaching and career questions.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens, points out patterns she notices, and offers small experiments clients can try. Homework and real-world practice are common parts of the work so changes are tested in everyday life.
Kery has experience with a wide range of life stressors, including caregiving strain, workplace problems, blended family issues, immigration challenges, and military-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with self-harm urges, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, and visual impairment related issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect a practical focus on coping skills, decision-making, and clearer thinking. Readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How Kery’s approaches translate to online work
Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy with some Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. CBT focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person’s goals shape the work. DBT skills offer practical tools for emotion regulation and managing strong reactions.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Kery discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods over time. Early sessions typically clarify what’s most important and which techniques to try first, so the plan changes as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking. When online sessions are an option, they can make fitting therapy into a busy schedule easier and reduce travel time. Online work also lets people try short check-ins or longer problem-focused sessions depending on what fits their day. The focus remains on practical skills, homework between sessions, and concrete problem-solving that transfers to everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California, Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kery most often address?
She works with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, LGBT issues, stress, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations with CBT and client-centered elements and suggests exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kery has five years of experience as a clinical social worker and independent mental health practitioner.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW in California and a LIMHP in Nebraska and practices from California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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