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Ivanilda Silva

MA LICSW 121715
Credentials
MA LICSW 121715
NPI Number
1134302714
Location
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Ivanilda Silva

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17 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome
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About Ivanilda Silva

Greetings Beloved

My name is Ivanilda Silva {Eva-Nilda} and I am the CEO and Creative Wellness Director at I.N.V.A.L.I.A. Holistic Center (IHC). I am passionate about the arts, specifically, dancing and writing poems. I am currently on a journey of discovering and experiencing healing dances, such as Biodanza.

Our plan of action at I.N.V.A.L.I.A. Holistic Center, LLC (IHC) is to create a center where individuals are provided with quality, effective, and powerful tools to assist them towards a more harmonious and holistic version of themselves. This will be accomplished through diverse methods that are crafted based on one’s experiences/paths.

I earned my Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at Cameron University from Lawton, Oklahoma (2005), and my Master’s of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma (2008). I earned my License in Clinical Social Work (L.C.S.W.-OK) in March of (2014-18) in the state of Oklahoma. I am a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL-OK) since May of 2015. I graduated from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts (2017) with a Master’s of Art in Expressive Therapies: Dance/Movement Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling; One year (2018) later, I was certified as a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT-MA). In 2018, I earned my Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (L.I.C.S.W-MA) in the state of Massachusetts.

I have two years (2006-2008) of experience working in an inpatient adult psychiatric unit where I was a Mental Health Technician and a Triage Specialist II. I guided adults, challenged with PTSD, learning challenges, and life transitions, in an outpatient counseling setting (2016). I facilitated a couple’s workshop (2016) called “The Art of a Positive Relationship” as part of a community initiative. I also facilitated a parent’s support group titled, “Parents Helping Parents” (PHP) at a non-profit community center (2017-18).

I have been a Teladoc/BetterHelp contract provider since 2015.

With Gratitude,
Breathe Love Laugh Dance (BLLD)
Ivanilda Silva, LICSW, CLYL, R-DMT

Licenses

LICSW
121715

Professional experience

  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Attachment issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Dependent personality
  • Divorce and separation
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Money and financial issues
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Self-love
  • Sexuality
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • 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

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Listens and is someone who really gets to know you before the beginning the healing process.”

“Awesome and amazing woman to have as a therapist”

“Her way definitely helps my anxiety went from moderate to mild after a few months with her and putting in the work. Despite the fact that I've been through a series of unfortunate events during that time.”

“I have LOVED having Ivanilda as my therapist. She always listens to what I have going on at the time. Ivanilda has a gentle and caring approach to handling others emotions. I would highly recommend her expertise.”

“The past couple years of weekly chats with Ivanilda have given me a new outlook on life! She is always available and provided valuable input, perspective and advice on everything I brought up. She doesn't force anything on you, but will take a deep dive on anything if you show interest. Not a negative thing to say!”

“I have loved working with Ivanilda. I always feel heard. This is my second time coming back to therapy with her and it felt like it picked up where we left off. She is great!”

“Very helpful”

“This is my first therapy experience and there is truly nothing I’d change. Everything I’ve been offered in terms of therapy has been very helpful in essentially transforming my life. I feel a lot more at peace, but even if the discomfort of smaller or larger things, I feel supported.”

“Ivanilda is someone who I knew I was going to click with right away. She is an amazing listener and she really knows what she’s doing. I feel very heard and supported during all our sessions and chats so far.”

“Always on time”

“Ivanilda is amazing. We've been together for just under a year and she has helped me face, uncover and realize a lot of the baggage I have been holding on to for years. She's patient, thoughtful and makes uncomfortable topics palatable. She has helped me find my voice again during one of the darkest times of my life. While we still have plenty of work to do, I am grateful to have her as my therapist. Highly recommend.”

“An absolute pleasure to work with. Has helped me immensely on this mental health journey this past 10 months”

“Ivanlida is wonderful to work with and is very responsive.”

“I’ve only been working with her for a few weeks and am already seeing positive changes. My schedule can be a little hectic and she does a great job of accommodating that!”

“Ivanilda has been consistent, reliable, purposeful and professional. She has the empathy and knowledge to give advice that is meaningful and productive. She has sent great resources for reflection, mindfulness and self care. She has a wealth of knowledge on finding inner calm. I've always known that she cares and truly listens. I have become more calm and confident with her help.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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