Margaret Silva, LICSW

Margaret Silva is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), a clinical social work credential that indicates independent practice and advanced training. She brings a creative, hands-on approach to therapy that prioritizes engagement and practical skill building.

Rather than relying solely on talk therapy, she often integrates activity-based interventions such as art, games, and media to make sessions accessible and meaningful. These techniques are used to help clients develop social-emotional skills, improve emotional regulation, and learn pragmatic problem-solving strategies for everyday challenges.

Margaret works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. Her practice aims to be collaborative and uplifting, offering a space where clients and their children can feel heard and supported while working toward resilience and growth. She emphasizes creative methods alongside skills training to tailor the therapeutic process to each person’s needs and preferences.

Creative and Skills-Based Approaches for Online Care

Margaret Silva often uses creative, activity-based interventions that incorporate art, games, and media to help clients express themselves and engage with therapeutic work in concrete ways. These methods can be especially helpful for those who find traditional talk therapy limiting or for children who benefit from interactive techniques.

She also focuses on building social-emotional skills and practical emotional regulation strategies - teaching techniques for managing stress, reducing anxiety, and solving everyday problems. These skills-oriented practices support clients facing depression, relationship difficulties, grief, or life transitions by offering tools they can apply outside of sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Margaret will work with each client to identify priorities, try techniques that fit their preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. Therapists often blend methods to match individual goals and comfort levels.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access therapeutic support from home while working with licensed professionals.