Ivanilda Silva, LICSW
Compassionate LICSW specializing in trauma and family healing
- Trauma and family care
- Dance-informed therapy
- Accepting international clients
About Ivanilda Silva
Ivanilda Silva is the CEO and Creative Wellness Director at I.N.V.A.L.I.A. Holistic Center (IHC), where she blends clinical training with creative arts to support individuals and families toward more balanced, whole-person wellbeing. She is passionate about dance and poetry and continues to explore healing movement practices such as Biodanza as part of her therapeutic work and personal practice.
Silva completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at Cameron University in 2005 and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma in 2008. She later completed a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies with a focus on Dance/Movement Therapy at Lesley University in 2017. She holds a Massachusetts license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW, which denotes advanced clinical social work licensure.
Her clinical background includes early work as a mental health technician and triage specialist on an inpatient adult psychiatric unit from 2006 to 2008, outpatient counseling guiding adults coping with PTSD, learning challenges, and life transitions in 2016, and facilitation of community workshops and support groups such as a couples workshop titled "The Art of a Positive Relationship" and a parent's group called "Parents Helping Parents" in 2016 through 2018. Silva has also provided remote therapy through contracted telehealth services since 2015. With 17 years of professional experience, she draws on expressive modalities, trauma-informed practice, and family-focused approaches to tailor care to each person's needs.
Silva completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at Cameron University in 2005 and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma in 2008. She later completed a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies with a focus on Dance/Movement Therapy at Lesley University in 2017. She holds a Massachusetts license as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW, which denotes advanced clinical social work licensure.
Her clinical background includes early work as a mental health technician and triage specialist on an inpatient adult psychiatric unit from 2006 to 2008, outpatient counseling guiding adults coping with PTSD, learning challenges, and life transitions in 2016, and facilitation of community workshops and support groups such as a couples workshop titled "The Art of a Positive Relationship" and a parent's group called "Parents Helping Parents" in 2016 through 2018. Silva has also provided remote therapy through contracted telehealth services since 2015. With 17 years of professional experience, she draws on expressive modalities, trauma-informed practice, and family-focused approaches to tailor care to each person's needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ivanilda Silva have?
Ivanilda Silva has 17 years of professional experience.
Is Ivanilda Silva a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details: MA LICSW 121715.
In which languages does Ivanilda Silva provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Ivanilda Silva located?
She is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Ivanilda Silva as my therapist?
You can work with Ivanilda Silva through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ivanilda Silva work with international clients?
Yes, Ivanilda Silva works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ivanilda Silva cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a more meaningful life. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships that shape how people connect, trust, and respond to others. It can be especially helpful for addressing attachment wounds, relationship difficulties, abandonment and intimacy-related concerns.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens with empathy and supports the client in finding their own solutions and strengths. This approach can benefit those working on self-esteem, grief, life transitions, and general emotional support.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be determined together. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and needs, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based exchanges to fit differing schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while traveling, and choose the communication style that best supports therapeutic progress.