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Tish Silva, LCSW

California LCSW supporting healing and growth
  • Trauma and abuse care
  • Grief and loss support
  • Stress and anxiety relief

About Tish Silva

Tish Silva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 18 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, drawing on a range of clinical approaches to tailor care to each person's needs.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can help overcome life’s challenges. Tish emphasizes collaboration and respect, meeting clients where they are and helping them build practical skills for coping and growth.

Clients can expect a practitioner who values the courage it takes to begin therapy and who seeks to create a compassionate, goal-oriented process. Tish is licensed to practice in California and requires clients to be physically located in the state to receive services. Video and phone sessions are strongly preferred for her work.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Tish Silva have?

Tish Silva has 18 years of professional experience.

Is Tish Silva a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: CA LCSW 76647.

In which languages does Tish Silva provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Tish Silva located?

Tish Silva is located in California.

How can I work with Tish Silva as my therapist?

You can work with Tish Silva through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tish Silva work with international clients?

Tish Silva does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tish Silva cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be the Right Choice?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For many common concerns - like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.



One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the way that fits their life best: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it simpler to fit care into a busy schedule or to maintain continuity when life circumstances change.



Licensed professionals offer a range of therapeutic approaches online, and people can change therapists if they’d like a different fit. For many, remote therapy provides a practical, accessible path to support and skill-building with trained therapists.

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