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Kery Silva

Therapist · California

Kery Silva, LCSW, LIMHP

Supportive clinical social worker for life changes

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  • Person-centered listening
  • Practical coping tools
  • Work and career focus

About Kery

Kery Silva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who practices in California and also holds a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) credential in Nebraska. She brings five years of clinical experience and focuses on practical, person-centered support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and life changes. Kery aims to make beginning therapy a little easier by offering calm, direct conversation and a steady presence.

Her approach centers on listening first. She builds simple, realistic goals with each person and uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and dialectical skills when they fit. Sessions may include problem-solving for work concerns, managing compassion fatigue, or coping strategies for mood shifts.

Kery also supports people navigating LGBT issues, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and difficulties linked to immigration or military life. She helps clients sort through financial stress, workplace pressure, and recovery from substance use without labeling or judgement. Her background includes coaching for executives and professionals who want clearer direction.

Sessions focus on what matters day to day. She uses motivational interviewing to strengthen motivation for change and solution-focused steps to build momentum. Conversations aim to leave people with one or two practical actions they can try between meetings.

Kery works in English and does not take international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details using the site process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionImmigration issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California, Nebraska

Languages

English

How Kery's approaches translate to online care

Kery uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people make concrete changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience so they feel heard and respected; it suits people who need space to talk through feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical ways to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kery will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes accessing a therapist from different places within the same state more convenient. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to an online setting so work between sessions stays useful and doable.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kery commonly address?

Kery helps people with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, stress, and addictions as well as LGBT issues, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and family-related stress.

What is Kery's therapy style like?

Her style is warm and direct, focusing on listening first and then building practical goals. She blends client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on life changes, workplace concerns, and coaching for professionals.

Which credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds LCSW and LIMHP credentials and practices in California; the LIMHP is held in Nebraska as noted.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Kery?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability through the platform.

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