Silvia Shenouda, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 13 years in practice

Silvia Shenouda helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 090810 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1205355583 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About Silvia

Silvia Shenouda helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those dealing with communication problems, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and learning to practice self-love. Silvia writes simply and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.

Silvia brings 13 years of experience working with adults in New York. She sees each person as the expert on their own life and looks for practical strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on real-world skills and clear goals rather than jargon or long lectures. Her style is supportive and straightforward. Silvia listens carefully, asks direct questions, and helps people notice patterns that get in the way.

She then works with them to try small, doable changes that add up over time. As a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - Silvia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She balances problem-solving with time to process feelings, so people feel both understood and equipped to move forward.

Silvia encourages anyone who is feeling stuck to consider a short initial step toward therapy. She offers a calm, practical space to talk through current struggles and start building new habits. Her aim is to help people regain momentum and find clearer footing in everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Silvia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and healing. One common approach she uses helps people learn new coping skills for anxiety and stress by breaking problems into small, manageable steps and practicing those skills during weekly work. Another approach focuses on processing difficult experiences from trauma and abuse, giving space to name what happened and to build safety through paced, steady work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Silvia works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan as therapy continues.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people keep face-to-face connection when helpful, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, travel, or irregular schedules while keeping the focus on clear goals and steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Silvia commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on communication problems, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, and self-love.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is supportive and straightforward. Sessions mix listening with practical steps and goal-setting to help people try small changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults in clinical settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in New York.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible session options.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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