My name is Silka Steele; I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) located in the state of Virginia. I work passionately with children, families, and provided mental health support for the past 10 years within many capacities.
Therapy with me is built on rapport, judgment-free, and leaves you feeling safe and empowered. My counseling style is motivating and collaborative. I am a believer that everyone has a life purpose and the inner strength that will impact change. You are the writer of your story!
I specialize in the healing process and will help you navigate through childhood and generational trauma, anger management, stress management, relationship problems, self-esteem related issues, veteran, and active military.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LCSW 0904012236
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She is really professional, she also manages technology very well, se makes sure to send reading resources and material as extra support for the topic being addressed on the sessions and she's very punctual and adheres to session time.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Silka for 5 months
Silka Steele is a knowledgeable and reassuring presence during our sessions. I feel heard, but I also feel challenged which is exactly what i need. I look forward to our next session.
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Silka for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and eating disorders