Sharmie Silva, LCSW

Licensed in California · 15 years in practice

Sharmie Silva uses practical, conversation-based therapies to help people navigate relationship and family challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 25203 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1811756802 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Sharmie

Sharmie Silva uses practical, conversation-based therapies to help people navigate relationship and family challenges. She blends clear strategies with empathetic listening so clients can try new ways of relating and coping. Sharmie is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California and offering online sessions in English.

She focuses on relationship concerns, parenting stress, and family conflict. She also supports people facing self-esteem struggles, major life changes, and issues tied to attachment or abandonment.

Background and approach

Clients may bring worries about communication breakdowns, control issues, divorce or separation, and the aftereffects of trauma. Sharmie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She uses Imago Relationship Therapy to guide partners through clearer communication and mutual understanding.

Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, practical goals so progress shows up quickly. With 15 years of experience, she brings a background working in school settings and community care. That experience informs how she helps parents and adults manage everyday pressures and family dynamics.

Sessions are designed to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with room for personal reflection. Sharmie aims to create a calm, direct space where people can try different approaches and see what helps. She supports international clients and offers multiple online formats to fit varied schedules.

The first steps are simple: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Sharmie names

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Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Imago Relationship Therapy focuses on improving communication between partners by helping each person speak and listen in ways that reduce blame and build understanding. Online sessions let couples practice these conversational skills from their own schedules and work through concrete dialogues with therapist guidance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then try small changes to feel and act differently. In online sessions this often means setting homework between meetings and reviewing progress over video or messaging to reinforce new skills.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for immediate, practical steps that move a situation forward. It is well-suited to short online check-ins or text-based planning where clients track small wins and adjust goals over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest which methods to try. Clients and therapist check in regularly and adjust the plan together as needed.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and role-play, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when a shorter touchpoint fits into a day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, and travel schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Sharmie help with?

She helps with relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, control issues, divorce and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on concrete steps and clearer communication. She uses a mix of techniques so sessions stay goal-oriented and action-focused.

How much experience does she have?

Sharmie has 15 years of professional experience, with a background in school social work and counseling that informs her work with adults and parents.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California. Sessions are offered to people in that region as described by licensing rules.

Can I work with her if I live outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Availability and scheduling follow regional practice guidelines.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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