Ivanilda Silva, LICSW
Compassionate LICSW blending movement and narrative therapy
Details
| Name | Ivanilda Silva |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Massachusetts |
| Licensed in | Massachusetts |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 17 |
About Ivanilda
Ivanilda Silva is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 17 years of experience. She blends clinical knowledge with creative practices to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles. Ivanilda uses movement and storytelling alongside talk therapy to help clients make sense of their lives.
She draws on narrative ideas to help people reframe painful events and see new possibilities. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based ideas to address patterns that cause pain in relationships and self-talk.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and focused on what a person wants to change. Ivanilda’s background includes work in inpatient psychiatric settings and community programs. That experience shaped how she supports people facing trauma, depression, and major life changes.
She has led workshops and parent support groups and brought therapeutic approaches into community settings. Her practice combines creative methods like movement with more traditional approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies and client-centered listening. Clients can expect a mix of reflection, skill-building, and experiential exercises.
The goal is clearer choices and more helpful ways to cope. Ivanilda works with issues linked to family dynamics, caregiving stress, intimacy, and identity concerns including LGBT topics. She also addresses areas like ADHD, burnout, career transitions, and body image.
She offers services from Massachusetts and meets with people in English.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Ivanilda works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Ivanilda among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ivanilda among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ivanilda among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ivanilda among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Ivanilda among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Ivanilda among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ivanilda among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ivanilda among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Ivanilda among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ivanilda among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ivanilda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ivanilda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative work and online therapy fit together
Ivanilda often combines Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate a person from a problem so they can choose different paths. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and take actions that reflect their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns influence emotions and choices. That approach can help people who struggle with trust, abandonment fears, or recurring relationship conflicts. Together these methods aim to clarify what matters to a person and to build practical steps toward those goals.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. Ivanilda collaborates with each client to choose or adapt approaches based on their goals, preferences, and life situation. She checks in about what’s working and adjusts techniques so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation and movement-based exercises when helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text is useful for shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and stay connected across distances.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Ivanilda commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy issues. She also works on parenting strain, career changes, ADHD, and concerns around self-esteem and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions blend narrative exploration, movement or creative exercises, and skills-based techniques to support change.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 17 years of experience including roles in inpatient psychiatric care and community programs, plus running workshops and support groups.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LICSW with a Master of Social Work and practices from Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire; scheduling follows based on therapist availability.
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