Areas of Focus:
• Anxiety and depression
• Relationship and attachment issues
• Adults with childhood trauma
• Emotional regulation
• Issues related to parenting
• Children, teens, and young adults
Approach & Style:
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Somatic approach
• Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT)
• Positive Parenting concepts
Credentials:
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #149613
• B.S. in Psychology from California State University, Chico
• M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Simpson University
Iratzeni (Zeni) Silva
MA, LMFT
My focus is working with kids, teens, and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, or difficulty with emotional regulation. I am bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish.
Therapy is not a "one size fits all." My approach is a blend of therapy approaches that are centered around an individual's personality and goals for therapy. My eclectic approach incorporates elements of narrative therapy, parts work, psychodynamic concepts, DBT, CBT, and positive parenting approaches.
Life can be hard and I am passionate about supporting kids, teens, and young adults with skills needed to get through each wave life offers. I believe anyone can benefit from therapy, even if they're not experiencing a crisis. I enjoy working with individuals experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, attachment difficulties, childhood trauma, and parenting concerns, offering a compassionate and non-judgemental space for healing and growth. My goal is to guide clients toward greater self-awareness, honor their feelings, and help them towards a balance of self-acceptance and self-improvement. When working with kids and teens, I aim to create emotional safety utilizing their strengths and interests in sessions, teach them about their emotions, and how to best express themselves and their needs with others. When working with parents, I strive to help them gain awareness of their own parenting triggers and begin to see beyond their child's behaviors, fostering relationships built on empathy, respect, and collaboration. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child/teen, I am here to support you!
