Kristen Silva

No matter how much you do, it never feels like enough. You’re caught in cycles of people-pleasing, anxiety, or putting immense pressure on yourself to get everything just right—the kind of perfectionism that hides behind “high standards” and always being the one others rely on. On the outside, you look like you’re holding it together. Inside, you’re exhausted. In therapy, we’ll slow things down and meet the overwhelmed parts of you with compassion—so you can move forward with more calm, clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

I help helpers—like teachers, healthcare workers, and therapists—heal anxiety, people-pleasing, self-esteem, relationship issues, and women’s issues. Using IFS and attachment-based therapy, I support you in reconnecting with yourself and feeling grounded, calm, and confident.

You don’t have to keep holding it all together on your own. If something in this profile resonated, I’d be honored to support you. Reaching out is a brave first step—and you deserve support that helps you feel grounded, connected, and more like yourself again.

My approach goes beyond surface-level talk therapy. I primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps us explore the different “parts” of you—like the anxious part, the perfectionist part, or the people-pleasing part—without judgment. Instead of trying to get rid of these parts, we’ll approach them with curiosity and compassion. Over time, they can soften and feel less overwhelming, which creates space for you to reconnect with your calm, confident, and wise inner self. I combine this with a supportive, relational style—bringing warmth, steadiness, and gentle challenge so you feel both deeply understood and encouraged to grow.

My goal is that you leave therapy not just coping, but truly healing. Clients often walk away with:

• A kinder, steadier relationship with themselves
• More confidence in their choices and voice
• Relief from the weight of unresolved pain or trauma
• The ability to show up in relationships without shame, fear, or self-doubt

Ultimately, therapy with me is about helping you feel more rooted in your own worth so you can live with greater balance, connection, and self-trust.