Ivanilda Silva , LICSW

Ivanilda Silva is a licensed clinician and the founder and Creative Wellness Director of I.N.V.A.L.I.A. Holistic Center, where she blends clinical practice with expressive arts to support personal healing and growth. She brings a background in psychology, social work, dance and movement therapy, and holistic practices to her work, and she often incorporates movement, creative expression, and breath into therapeutic exploration. Her approach aims to offer practical tools that help clients move toward greater balance, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Silva earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Cameron University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. She holds a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy from Lesley University and is a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. She is also a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and holds the LICSW credential, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Over a multi-decade career she has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, facilitated couples and parent support groups, and provided telehealth services since 2015.

She has experience addressing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family and relationship concerns, grief, parenting and caregiver stress, ADHD, self-esteem and body image issues, and a range of intimacy and attachment-related challenges. Silva accepts clients in Massachusetts and international clients, provides services in English, and combines evidence-informed methods with creative modalities to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals.

Approaches in Online Therapy and What They Offer

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and build flexible skills for handling difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it emphasizes values-driven action alongside acceptance practices.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early bonds, exploring how those patterns influence current intimacy, trust, and reactions to abandonment or separation. It can be particularly helpful for clients facing relationship challenges, attachment difficulties, or family and caregiving concerns.

Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard and supported as they explore identity, self-esteem, and emotional healing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ivanilda Silva works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for greater flexibility in scheduling and access across locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, accommodate busy schedules, and connect with a licensed therapist from wherever the client is located.