Sara Da Silva, LISW-CP, LCSW

Sara Da Silva is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina. She works with adults and older adults, listening to each person's story and helping them find practical ways forward. Her approach is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental.

Sara focuses on everyday problems that can feel overwhelming. She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and identity questions related to LGBT issues. She also supports people facing medical and aging challenges and those coping with major life changes.

In sessions she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques to build skills and resilience. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy also inform her way of working when emotional regulation and connection are central concerns. The work is practical and skills-based with attention to each person's strengths.

Sara aims to collaborate closely with clients. She listens first, then helps set realistic goals. Together they practice coping strategies, communication skills, and ways to manage cravings, mood swings, or painful memories.

With three years of clinical experience, she brings focused attention to issues like addiction, mood disorders, eating concerns, and family stress. Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for those who prefer those languages.

Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action that matters, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching people to notice their experience and commit to meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and pacing, with the therapist offering empathic listening and encouragement to build self-understanding and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as different skills or supports become more useful.

Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing scheduling around work or caregiving demands. It can also let people use shorter check-ins or phone-based conversations when that better suits their day. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques to remote sessions so practical skill building and emotional support continue even when meeting at a distance.