Online in
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
Sometimes it may feel like no one truly understands what you’re going through. Having a space where your experiences are heard can be helpful. I’m thankful we’ve connected, and I’m here to offer compassionate support.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- 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.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: My approach is gentle, collaborative, and flexible, using Psychodynamic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma-informed care.
I support clients with depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, intergenerational trauma, people-pleasing, and cultural identity concerns. It’s important for me to welcome clients from all backgrounds and I work to create an inclusive, supportive space where you feel truly understood.
Education & Credentials
Aysha DeSilva Psy.D.
- Female
- License # 07134
- Licensed in Maryland
- PSYPACT Mobility # 18662
- Practicing Since 2021
Education: I have a Master’s degree and a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington D.C. campus.
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $185 - $200
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Reduced fee options are available for therapy sessions, if needed. Please feel free to ask during your consultation or reach out for more details.
- Out of Network
Aysha DeSilva Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: Teletherapy sessions are provided via a secure online platform that meets HIPAA compliance standards.