Holly Silva LLC

Welcome—I’m Dr. Holly Silva, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals through stress, transitions, and personal challenges. I work with college students and adults who seek practical tools, deeper insight, and lasting change. A significant part of my private practice involves treating employees at numerous Fortune 500 companies and individuals in high-pressure university settings, helping them manage high expectations and stress effectively.

*Choosing the right therapist is essential for effective treatment. Training and experience are essential but the therapeutic connection is equally important. One of the best ways to determine if I may be the right fit for you is to read directly from those I’ve worked with. Testimonials available @ https://www.healthgrades.com/providers/holly-silva-xyldnwq

Considering the importance of find the right therapist—someone you connect with and who will be available when challenges arise—it’s worth choosing a clinician you can work with not only now, but in the years ahead. This continuity allows you to avoid having to start over or retell your story each time new issues emerge.

*Contact me for a complimentary 15-minute consultation @ 860-222-4211.
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TRADITIONAL & NON-TRADITIONAL
APPROACHES

I offer traditional and non-traditional therapeutic approaches, tailored to how each individual processes & heals best.

MOVEMENT-BASED TREATMENT: Engage in therapy while staying physically active—benefiting both mind and body.
Some options include:

-Walk & Talk
-Hike & Talk
-Golf & Talk
-Dink & Talk (Pickleball)

CREATIVE & EXPRESSIVE TREATMENT: Designed for individuals who process emotions most effectively through creativity and self-expression.

Some options include:
-Art
-Music/Lyrics
-Writing
-Film
-Gardening
-Lunch/Coffee

*Depending on location, the services above may be offered in person, with many also available virtually.
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WHY A NON-TRADITIONAL APPROACH?

Research shows that many people feel more comfortable when not sitting face-to-face. Nature, movement, and alternative environments often create deeper emotional openness and personal breakthroughs.

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FLEXIBLE FORMATS
-In-Person
-Virtual (Computer/Mobile)
-Phone

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SPECIALITIES
-Anxiety & Depression
-Relationship & Interpersonal Challenges
-Career & Academic Stress
-Burnout & Life Transitions
-Self-Esteem
-Trauma, including *Sexual Abuse
-The Unique Challenges of Wealth
-Group Therapy
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UNDERSTANDING THE “WHY”

Sustainable change requires understanding the root of our behaviors—why we think, feel, and respond the way we do. That insight is at the core of the work we’ll do together.
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HAPPINESS & GOAL ORIENTED GROUPS

Available for:
-Universities
-Families & Friends
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A PERSONAL NOTE: MY FORENSIC WORK RELATED TO SEXUAL ABUSE

As a survivor of sexual abuse, I became deeply driven to understand why—why someone would inflict such harm. That question led me into forensic psychology, where I spent 10 years treating sexual offenders, individuals widely despised by society.

Over time, I realized that preventing future harm required helping offenders understand the origins of their actions. Few psychologists—especially survivors who fully grasp the impact—choose this path. But I knew that without effective treatment, the cycle continues. My mission became clear: NO MORE VICTIMS.

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Holly A. Silva, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
CT | NY | VA

📞 860-222-4211
📧 drhollysilva@gmail.com