About Silvia
Silvia Shenouda helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, communication problems, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and building self-love. Silvia approaches work with clients as a collaborator who notices strengths and practical steps forward.
Silvia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in New York. She brings 13 years of professional experience to therapeutic conversations.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals, steady progress, and tools that fit daily life. In the therapy room Silvia listens for what matters most and looks for small changes that add up. She helps people name patterns, try different responses, and practice new skills between sessions.
The aim is to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence in handling challenges. Silvia emphasizes a respectful, straightforward style. She treats clients as the experts on their lives and offers guidance and support tailored to each situation.
Her approach balances practical techniques with attention to feelings and values. Outside session work Silvia has spent over a decade in clinical practice in New York. That experience informs how she structures sessions and prioritizes what will help someone feel steadier and more capable.
Silvia welcomes conversations about goals and next steps during an initial meeting.
Approaches for online healing and practical change
Silvia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and steady progress. One common approach emphasizes learning coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm and restore daily functioning. Another approach concentrates on processing the effects of trauma and abuse by helping people make sense of painful memories and learn ways to feel safer and more in control in everyday life.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Silvia works with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. She treats clients as partners in deciding which techniques feel most helpful and practical.
Online therapy offers a range of ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth supports it. Phone sessions can be a good option when a quieter space is easier to arrange or when connection quality matters. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection, and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping the focus on steady, usable change.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English