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I work diligently in creating a safe space for you to explore different aspects of yourself, emotions, thoughts, and relationships. My goal is for you to gain insight, feel safe, connected, and empowered after each session.
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Silvia Avila
Therapist(She/her/hers)
12 years of experience
- Virtual
- Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
- Individual therapy
My approach to therapy
My style of therapy is gently challenging any maladaptive thoughts, habits, or mental constructions you may have developed while fully respecting your coping strategies. I believe you are the expert on yourself. I am here to accompany you on your journey to self-discovery and self-actualization. I envision the very best version of yourself before you can even see it and my goal is to help you get there.
I have extensive experience helping client through depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
What you can expect from me
My ultimate goal for clients working with me is that they feel good in their own body, realize their power over their own mind and thoughts; can exist in the present moment and can fully realize the life they dream about. All of this is possible!
About me
- I identify asNative American, Latinx, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
- My style isInquisitive, Warm, Open Minded
Qualification and insurance
- Years of experience12 years of experience
- TrainingMasters in Counseling at Northwestern University, Masters in Clinical Psychology at Adler Univeristy
- License typeLCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Wisconsin)
- Insurance acceptedAetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Care details
- Top specialtiesAnxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
- More specialtiesBipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
- Therapy methodsPsychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Humanistic, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Dynamic
- Care typesIndividual therapy
- Ages servedSeniors, Adults
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish