
Michigan
Amy da Silva, MA, MSW, LMSW, CAADC
Licensed Master Social Worker
Welcome! How good that you are seeking support. I feel privileged to work with individuals working to face challenges and live more meaningful lives.
I have training and experience in treating concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, legal problems, cross-cultural challenges, parenting concerns, substance abuse problems, and relationship problems. Christian counseling is available for those who would like it.
I welcome those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and am fluent in English and Portuguese, with basic to moderate Spanish.
I am a fully-licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), and also have a Master's degree in Social Science, with an emphasis on leadership studies. I am a certified advanced alcohol and other drug counselor (CAADC).
I work with
Accepted insurances
- 6 Degrees
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aegis LLC
- Aetna/ First Health
- Aetna
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
- Aetna EAP
- Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
- American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
- Assured Benefit Administrators
- Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
- Christian Brothers Services
I specialize in
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar
- Mood Disorder
- Relationship/Family Stress
- General Behavioral Issues
- Self Esteem
- Life Transitions
- Stress
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered
- Currently/Recently Incarcerated
Treatment approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Faith Based - Christian
- Cognitive Therapy
- Person-Centered
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Trauma Focused
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Communities I work with
- Currently/Recently Incarcerated
- Perpetrators of Crime/Abuse/Sexual Offender
Education
MSW (Master's of Social Work-clinical)
Western Michigan UniversityGraduated 2011