Moon Phases Psychological and Emotional Healing
Shifting your consciousness
Embracing your Journey
One Step At a Time
Dr. Rita de Cassia Silva, Ph.D., LCSW
Arizona License: 21960
California License: 88739
Florida License: SW18333
New Mexico: SWB 2023-1004
Virginia License: 0904012823
TELEHEALTH SESSIONS ONLY
Psychoanalytic Approach
integrating
Positive and Holistic Psychology
Do you wake up feeling empty, tired, and unmotivated?
Are you struggling with issues related to past experiences, uncontrollable intrusive thoughts, anger, grief, communication, anxiety, or significant life changes?
Are you seeking a more loving, meaningful, and understanding relationship with your partner and your loved ones but don't know how or what to improve it?
We all have the birthright to thrive in life.
Our childhood experiences profoundly impact how we see and navigate the world as adults. Therapy can assist you in self-discovery journey, emotion regulation, and healing.
Getting to Know Me
Hello, my name is Rita de Cassia Silva. I earned a doctorate in Cognitive Psychology from Grand Canyon University; my research focuses on the lived experiences of female Hispanic STEM College students with the intersectionality of gender and ethnicity while attending a Hispanic Serving Institute in California. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge, and a master's degree in Social Welfare from UCLA.
Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, my clients develop life-changing habits to help them face and navigate life's various obstacles. I am originally from Brasil and speak fluently Portuguese and Spanish. I am a clinical social worker at heart, passionate about mental health, social justice, children's welfare, and an avid advocate for human and animal rights.
My therapy sessions are individualized and designed to meet each of my client's needs.
I use a positive and holistic approach that focuses on understanding and promoting well-being by considering all aspects of a person's life, including their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, rather than just addressing symptoms of a problem. I emphasize the interconnectedness of different facets of human experience and seek to foster overall flourishing and resilience. I specialize in treatments of trauma, depression, obsessive-compulsivity, anxiety, and family-related struggles.
My goal is to assist you in removing the barriers that impact your daily functioning by boosting your inner strength and help you to awaken the unlimited resources you have within, your self-love and your self-esteem. I believe everyone deserves to live a productive, happy, and meaningful life.
With a holistic approach, rather than just the symptoms of an illness, I look at you as a whole person, taking into account mental and social factors . My sessions incorporate spirituality, meditation, and mindfulness practices to help you to learn to quiet the mind and become more conscious and connected to the present moment.
Rewrite your story.
If you don’t like the road you are on
pave another one.
A non-judgemental and welcoming therapeutic environment.
All gender identification and sexual orientation are welcome.
Call 818-305-5452
Children and Teen Therapy
Today, our children and teenagers are also facing difficulties with bullying, irritability, aggressiveness, depression, anxiety, and the ability to focus on simple tasks. These issues affect their mental, physical, and academic development. We often feel hopeless as parents and caregivers. If you or your loved ones feel like that, I am here to help. My goal is to help improve your children and teen relationship with family members, boost their self-esteem and help them to develop healthier communication with those around them.
Individual Therapy
In my therapy sessions, we’ll work together to explore and solve current problems and improve positive thinking and behavior. You will learn how thoughts and feelings impact your perception of the world and your relationships with others. Learning how to identify and modify old patterns of thinking can open up a window of opportunities. Let the sunlight enter your life brightening your mind and spirit. Developing new coping skills can free yourself and strengthen your ability to face life’s obstacles with more confidence. Get in touch to book an appointment.
Family and Couples Therapy
Do you feel that your family does not communicate well with each other? Does the frustration of not feeling understood is causing a lot of stress at home? It might be time to seek help from a licensed professional. My Family Therapy sessions help my clients develop positive attitudes towards life’s most complex and challenging circumstances, and provide opportunities to each member of the family express feelings in a safe place. I am culturally sensitive and have vast experience in working with families from various ethnic backgrounds particularly within the Hispanic and Brazilian communities.
“What if that was my role to fail you… just like everybody else has? What if that was our little drama together, written by your unconscious. But what if we could find a way out of that script— find a different way to end the play.”
Writing Your Own Story
Donald Kalsched
Contact me today to learn more and book a session.
I will respond to you within 48 hours.
I accept Blue Shield, Florida Blue, Anthem Blue Cross Medical, Medicare, Health Net, Medical MHN, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Health, and Optum.
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