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Silvia Rosenthal

Therapist · Florida

Silvia Rosenthal, LCSW

Practical support for stress and life changes

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  • Empathic listening
  • Goal focused
  • CBT informed

About Silvia

Silvia Rosenthal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of life changes. She also supports people facing relationship and parenting concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and issues related to LGBT identity. Silvia speaks English and Portuguese and draws on ten years of clinical experience.

Her sessions are welcoming and practical. She aims to listen without judgment and to work side-by-side with each person. Conversations focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings. She keeps language simple and goals manageable so progress feels realistic.

Silvia often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot patterns of thought and try new behavior. She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own priorities and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals and track small wins. Together these approaches help with mood problems, coping with stressful events, and rebuilding confidence.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and clear, practical tools for daily life. People can expect a down-to-earth style that balances empathy with problem-solving. Her background in social work guides attention to both emotional and practical challenges.

Those who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist’s availability. The process starts by selecting the Start Therapy button and following the prompts.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Portuguese

How Silvia’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s priorities at the center of sessions, with the therapist listening closely and following the client’s lead to build understanding and focus on what matters most. This method suits people who need space to explore values, identity, and decisions without pressure.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Silvia uses simple CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to change behavior, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and coping with life stressors.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term goals and practical steps. It can be useful when someone wants to make concrete changes quickly and track progress during and between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest options or combine techniques to fit those priorities. Clients help shape the plan as they go.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and accommodate different energy levels on a given day.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Silvia commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and parenting struggles, career stress, compassion fatigue, and related life changes including aging and midlife issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is empathetic and welcoming, focusing on collaboration and practical steps. Conversations emphasize clear goals and manageable actions between sessions.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has ten years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That background informs both emotional support and practical problem-solving.

What credentials and region are listed for the therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does scheduling and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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