- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Marie
Marie Silva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 24 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strain, relationship concerns, and major life changes. Marie helps clients who feel stuck by focusing on what matters to them and on practical next steps.
She describes clients as the experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are conversational and straightforward. Marie listens for patterns that keep people feeling stuck, then helps name feelings and reactions that matter in day-to-day life.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and hard-to-name emotions in relationships. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and choose valued actions. Mindfulness techniques are included when useful to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment focus.
Marie pays attention to family of origin influences, communication problems, and issues like guilt, shame, or control. She works with concerns such as infidelity, isolation, and compassion fatigue by helping clients identify patterns and try small changes. Practical skills and reflective conversations are both part of how she works.
Clients who prefer clear, applied approaches may find her style helpful. The goal in sessions is to clarify what matters, practice different responses, and make changes that fit everyday life. People are encouraged to bring specific problems or broad questions about direction and meaning.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps identify and name the emotions that show up in close relationships and in everyday reactions. EFT is often used to notice attachment patterns and to practice new, more helpful responses in relational moments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on recognizing unhelpful thinking and trying behavior changes that reduce symptoms and increase functioning.Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That means trying options and adjusting based on what helps most in real life.
Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people work on communication and emotional skills from wherever they are, which can help practice changes between sessions. Licensed professionals commonly use a mix of focused skills work and emotionally oriented conversation when working remotely.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, strength-focused approach that names patterns and teaches practical skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, ACT, and CBT are part of her toolkit.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience providing clinical care and support to people with mood and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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