Sara Da Silva, LISW-CP, LCSW

North Carolina · 3 years in practice

Sara Da Silva is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C010394 · expires September 2026
LISW-CP, South Carolina: 16774 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1699100180 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Sara

Sara Da Silva is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina. She speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese and works with adults and older adults. Sara aims to build a collaborative relationship and to help people find practical tools for daily life.

Sara uses a warm, interactive style in sessions. She focuses on strengths and positive change while keeping work solution-focused.

Background and approach

Listening is central to her approach; she learns each person's story before suggesting coping skills that fit their life. Her experience includes stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance use concerns such as alcohol and drug addiction. She also helps people coping with grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, body image, and self-esteem challenges.

Practical life changes like moving into assisted living or dealing with medical illness are part of her background with older adults. Sara draws on multiple therapeutic methods to match what a person needs. These include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered approaches.

She aims to tailor techniques to each person’s goals. Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location and therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sara lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Women's issues

Approaches Sara names

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Online support

Online approaches that focus on emotion and action

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name what they feel and how those emotions shape their relationships and choices. It can be useful for people who want clearer emotional understanding and stronger bonds with others.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and taking steps toward a valued life. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on values and practical action.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening, empathy, and meeting a person where they are. This approach supports people who want a calm space to talk through challenges and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses to keep the plan useful and realistic.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video is good for fuller conversation and visual cues, phone works if bandwidth is limited, chat or text can fit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make therapy more flexible for work breaks, caregiving schedules, or when travel is difficult.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Sara works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem problems, and a range of life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. Sessions are solution-focused and emphasize strengths and coping skills.

What experience does she have?

She has three years of clinical experience working with adults and older adults, including mood disorders, addiction, and issues tied to medical illness or life transitions.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She holds SC LISW-CP and NC LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Can people outside the country work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions conducted and what do they cost?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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