- Years in practice
- 24
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Marie
Marie Silva is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with 24 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or facing depression. She also supports those managing self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and parenting-related concerns.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She listens first and builds on a person’s strengths. Sessions aim to make small, practical changes that fit daily life rather than only talking about problems.
Background and approach
Marie blends several approaches to suit each person. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She brings in acceptance and mindfulness practices to help people tolerate hard emotions while moving toward valued goals.
She also uses client-centered and emotionally focused ways of working to deepen understanding of what matters in relationships and personal history. This helps when communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt, or forgiveness are part of the struggle. Marie works with people who want help coping with life changes, dealing with loneliness or isolation, or repairing connections after infidelity or family conflict.
She focuses on clear steps, practical tools, and steady support as people make changes. Sessions are offered in English and are based in Texas. Marie emphasizes collaboration: she and the client decide together what methods and goals feel most useful.
What Marie works with
Everything Marie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Marie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
Approaches Marie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Marie’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and stress. That approach often helps with low mood, worry, and motivation. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathetic listening and the person’s own goals, which supports self-esteem and clearer decision-making.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Marie treats therapy as a team effort and will discuss which methods feel most helpful for current goals and circumstances. She adjusts plans as things change and checks in regularly about what’s working.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls suit fuller conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter, frequent updates. These options make it easier to keep consistent care while juggling parenting, work, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Marie
What concerns does Marie commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and parenting-related challenges. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, and mood disorders.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, emphasizing listening and building on each person’s strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps that can be used between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
Marie brings 24 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, loss, relationship concerns, and motivation struggles.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available remotely?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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