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) based in North Carolina. She sees adults and older adults and focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and major life transitions. Sara aims to build a warm, interactive relationship where clients feel heard and respected.

Sara works alongside people to identify practical tools and coping skills they can use day to day. Her style is solution-focused and draws on strengths-based approaches and positive psychology. She listens to each person’s story and tailors sessions to the problems they bring.

Her background includes supporting people facing mood disorders, substance use concerns, and emotional difficulties tied to physical disability or medical illness. She has experience helping older adults navigate changes like moving into assisted living and coping with loss.

Sara uses several therapeutic approaches to match a person’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods guide how she helps people build new habits, manage emotions, and improve relationships.

She offers services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Therapy is aimed at practical, manageable steps so people can better handle daily challenges and long-term adjustments.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety, depression, or life changes make decision making and action feel overwhelming.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with medical or behavioral challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It can be useful when strong emotions, relationship conflicts, or self-destructive patterns interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time.

Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find online options help fit therapy into busy routines - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, sessions that skip travel time, or ways to keep therapy consistent during health changes. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and for managing symptoms while balancing everyday responsibilities.