Sara Da Silva , LISW-CP, LCSW

Sara Da Silva is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a warm, interactive approach to psychotherapy for adults and older adults. She holds the credentials LISW-CP and LCSW, which indicate advanced clinical social work licensure and specialized clinical practice training. Sara aims to build a collaborative relationship with each person she works with, listening carefully to their story and partnering to develop practical tools and coping skills that support meaningful change.

Sara’s practice emphasizes solution-focused work and a strengths-based, positive psychology orientation delivered in a non-judgmental manner. She provides psychotherapy for individuals over the age of 18 and for geriatric clients, addressing common and complex concerns that arise across the lifespan. Her clinical experience includes anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, substance addiction involving alcohol and illegal drugs, and mild presentations on the autism spectrum. She also supports people facing emotional challenges related to physical disability, as well as acute and chronic medical conditions common in older adults.

Sara is experienced in helping clients navigate major life transitions such as moving into assisted living or coping with the loss of a loved one. Her goal is to work side by side with clients, combining empathy and practical strategies so they can face life’s challenges with greater resilience and confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Sara frequently integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered principles into her work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggling with them; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood concerns through practical, skills-based strategies. Client-centered work emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that the person’s own goals and resources shape the pace and focus of therapy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sara works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they tailor an approach that balances practical skill-building with support and exploration.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it possible to receive regular support around work and family schedules, manage transitions without visiting an office, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt methods to remote formats.