Maria De Padua Silva, LMHC
(She/ Her)
Preferred Name: Maria Silva
About Me
I am a bilingual licensed mental health counselor. I can provide therapy services in both Portuguese and English.
Education & Experience
I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Palm Beach Atlantic University. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I have over 30 years of experience in Christian counseling. My work has primarily focused on supporting parents, families, couples, and individuals in addressing unresolved childhood trauma. Throughout my career, I have gained significant experience working with addiction, child welfare, and within non-profit community mental health foster and adoptive agencies. These experiences have further honed my ability to provide comprehensive care and support to diverse populations. Specializing in trauma-informed care, I integrate evidence-based practices, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to promote deep emotional healing. My passion is to help clients navigate their unique healing journeys with compassion and expertise.
Specialty Area
- Adoption
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
- Portuguese
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealth
Oscar, Oxford, Quest Behavior Health, Carelon Behavior Health