In-Person in Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Sometimes we find ourselves feeling stuck and hopeless about situations that, as hard as we try, we can’t seem to find a way out of. I partner with people from all walks of life to think through these situations in different ways, with special attention to the patterns and cycles that seem hidden in plain sight, and the possibilities for changing the only thing we can: ourselves. Changing how we react may not seem enough. Perhaps it seems unfair that we are the ones who ‘have’ to change. Yet…that’s where our power lies. If you’re ready to start reclaiming your agency and sense of Self – over anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family conflict, traumatic stress, and the stress of life transitions – give me a call and let’s chat and see if we can think together.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Treatment Approach
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
Approach Description: The foundation of all my psychotherapy work is Bowen Family Systems Theory. I am a Certified Gottman Method Therapist, and I am trained and experienced in utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR . I utilize these methods and frameworks as beneficial to clients in their work towards Differentiation of Self, no matter the specific presenting problem. In Bowen Family Systems Theory, we conceptualize presenting problems as symptoms of a lifelong process of defining Self, which means learning to balance autonomy and connection in relationships so that we can make decisions based on a clear sense of who we are, what we believe, what our responsibilities and goals are, and where our boundaries lie -- while allowing others to do the same in relation to us.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $175
- Accepts Insurance
- I am credentialed with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Education & Credentials
Luciana C. Silva PhD, LMFT
- Female
- License # AL #401, TN #869
- Licensed in Alabama, Tennessee
- Practicing Since 2005
Education: I have Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Child and Family Development from The University of Georgia.
Luciana C. Silva Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
- Available Online for residents of Alabama, Tennessee
- Online Therapy Details: Via my secure, HIPAA-compliant electronic health system (TherapyNotes)
I use family systems theory to guide my work. Even when I work with individuals and couples, I conceptualize the challenges and resources each person brings as ‘residing’ in the larger family context. My goal is to ask good questions that will stimulate your thinking so you can clarify who you are, what you believe, what your goals are, and what you will do – all while remaining connected to those that matter the most in your life.