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Sara Da Silva, LISW-CP, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed social worker - Anxiety and addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and commitment work
- Geriatric and adult focus
About Sara
Sara Da Silva is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with three years of experience. She works with adults and older adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strain, and adjustments to life changes.
Sara focuses on collaborative work. She listens to each person’s story and helps them build practical coping skills. Sessions emphasize clear tools people can use between meetings. She uses straightforward, skills-based methods to address current problems.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-oriented and client-centered methods. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses, while also supporting values-based choices and listening without judgment. Dialectical behavior ideas and emotionally-focused techniques are used when helpful for managing strong emotions and communication problems.
Sara has experience supporting older adults facing medical illness and transitions like moving to assisted living. She also has worked with addiction concerns including alcohol and illegal drugs, and with mood disorders. She brings a practical focus to issues like body image, caregiving stress, and family conflict.
Sessions can include direct skills practice, problem-solving, and work on communication patterns. Spanish and Portuguese speakers can be seen in addition to English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options using the site’s matching process.
How CBT, ACT and client-centered work online
Sara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress. CBT is practical and structured, and it often includes homework between sessions to practice skills.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult feelings are present. Client-centered methods are used to listen and reflect so clients feel understood as they decide next steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sara will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That means trying concrete techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking using the site’s matching process. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing format options during the matching step will clarify how sessions will be scheduled and what to expect.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and adjustments to life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try concrete alternative responses. Sessions include practice of skills to use between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience and has worked with mood disorders, addiction, geriatric medical issues, and life transitions.
What credentials and region does she hold?
She holds SC LISW-CP and NC LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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