Marie Silva , LCSW

Marie Silva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 24 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem concerns, depression, and the challenges that come with life transitions. Drawing on a broad clinical toolkit, she focuses on supporting individuals and families through relationship strains, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and mood-related difficulties.

Marie approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, affirming that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries resources that can help them move forward. She emphasizes practical skills and compassionate support to help clients identify values, build coping strategies, and take steps toward more fulfilling, meaningful lives. Seeking change requires courage, and Marie aims to empower and accompany people through that process with respect and collaboration.

Throughout her career she has guided clients through issues related to control, isolation, family of origin concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and recovery from infidelity. Her style blends empathy with clear, actionable techniques designed to increase resilience and foster lasting personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Marie Silva integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into her clinical work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and it focuses on identifying personal values and committing to meaningful actions - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on recognizing unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills and strategies to manage mood and stress; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their experiences and build self-understanding, which can be particularly useful for self-esteem, grief, and relationship issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marie works collaboratively with people to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing to each person so that therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from different locations and allow therapists and clients to focus on progress using methods that suit each person’s life and schedule.