Kery Silva

Compassionate clinician guiding practical change

LCSW, LIMHP California

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: LGBT, Career, Coping with life changes
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kery

Kery Silva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with dual credentials as an LCSW and a LIMHP who brings five years of clinical practice to her work in California.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people navigate challenges such as LGBT concerns, career stress, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, anxiety, addiction, and caregiving strain. Her background also includes attention to issues like workplace difficulties, blended family dynamics, immigration matters, and trauma-related concerns.

Silva emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients are invited to explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She blends practical strategies with empathic listening to support clients pursuing life changes, professional coaching goals, or relief from compassion fatigue.

Her approach aims to empower individuals to identify workable steps forward while honoring their personal values and circumstances. Kery works in English and maintains professional licenses CA LCSW 115024 and NE LIMHP 3078.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, supporting work on anxiety, depression, and many daily stressors. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist reflects and supports personal insight, which can be helpful for identity concerns and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, often useful for mood instability and intense emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is an intentional, collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and symptoms, then tailors techniques and pacing so the plan fits the client's needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what is most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different communication preferences. These options make it easier to access consistent care from a licensed professional, support continuity during life transitions, and allow clients to select formats that feel most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Kery Silva works with a range of issues including LGBT concerns, career and workplace stress, anxiety, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, addictions, family and caregiving stress, and related areas like trauma and self-harm.

What is the therapeutic approach and style?

The practice emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered style that combines empathic listening with practical skill building using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy among others.

What is Kery Silva's professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience working with clients on a variety of emotional and life challenges and integrates coaching elements alongside therapeutic work.

Which credentials and location describe this clinician?

She holds LCSW and LIMHP credentials with license numbers CA LCSW 115024 and NE LIMHP 3078 and practices in California.

In what languages are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are provided in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionImmigration issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

California, Nebraska

Languages

English