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Cristina Dasilva

Therapist
26 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe that healing begins with feeling truly heard and understood. With over 26 years of experience in psychology and mental health, I provide compassionate, supportive, and culturally sensitive space where adolescents and adults can safely explore life's challenges. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relantionships difficulties, life transitions, and stress, while helping them build resilience, emotional insight, and lasting change. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, individualized, and grounded in evidence-based care. I integrate psychodynamic psychotherapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR-informed interventions, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based strategies, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals. While reducing symptoms is important, I also believe that lasting growth comes from understanding the deeper emotional patterns and experiences that shape how we think, feel, and relate to others.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. I will take time to understand your concerns, personal history, strengths, and goals while creating a space where you feel comfortable sharing at your own pace. Together, we will identify what is most important to you and begin developing a personalized treatment plan. My hope is that you leave your first session feeling heard, supported, and confident that we can work together toward meaningful change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Latinx, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    26 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Brief Dynamic, Exposure Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoanalytic, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Portuguese