Tish Silva, LCSW

California LCSW supporting trauma and anxiety

18 years experience
Video and phone sessions
California licensed LCSW

About Tish Silva

Tish Silva is a California-licensed LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 18 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, helping them move through difficult moments with practical support and empathy.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources that can support healing and growth. Tish honors the courage it takes to begin therapy and affirms clients for taking that first step toward change.

Tish provides services to clients who are physically located in California and prefers video and phone sessions as the primary ways to connect. Clients must be in-state to receive care from her. She aims to create a collaborative space where people can explore challenges, identify strengths, and take steps toward clearer coping and improved well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Tish Silva have?

Tish Silva has 18 years of experience.

Is Tish Silva a licensed therapist?

Yes. Tish Silva holds the credential LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: CA LCSW 76647.

In which languages does Tish Silva provide therapy?

Tish Silva provides therapy in English.

Where is Tish Silva located?

Tish Silva is located in California.

How can I work with Tish Silva as my therapist?

You can work with Tish Silva through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tish Silva work with international clients?

Tish Silva does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tish 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 with Tish Silva

Tish Silva integrates evidence-informed methods to tailor work to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust; it helps people address relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, and long-standing interpersonal concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration - the therapist follows the client's pace and supports exploration of values, goals, and personal strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress, offering practical strategies for coping and problem solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Tish works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. She views therapy as a partnership with licensed professionals and therapists helping guide that selection when appropriate.

Online sessions offer flexibility and easier access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it simpler to schedule appointments, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or another convenient location, helping clients stay engaged with their therapeutic work.

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