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Darlene Da Silva

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Darlene

Hi! My name is Darlene Da Silva and I'm a bilingual, bi-cultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Since 2012, I have gained experience working with individuals in various mental health settings including non-profits, community-based settings, law enforcement, schools, and county mental health. I have had the honor and privilege of witnessing the healing and recovery of individuals from various walks of life. With an empathetic, Strength-Based, and Solution-Focused approach, I encourage, validate, and facilitate insight while also challenging my clients to reach their own unique desired goals. However, I truly believe that the foundation of success in therapy begins with the therapeutic relationship, and will make every effort to provide the safe space needed to do the challenging, beneficial work that comes with therapy. With this in mind, you may find our sessions to bring you peace, a sense of calm, humor, connection, empathy, and the opportunity to be your whole authentic self.

I will make every effort to provide the safe space needed to do the challenging, beneficial work that comes with therapy.

Communication Style

  • Calming
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Immigrants

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I enjoy being in nature, spending time with my family, traveling, and connecting with long-time friends via phone or a delicious meal.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#83902 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University

Darlene Da Silva, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #83902 (exp July 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Darlene Da Silva accepts Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Aetna, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Darlene Da Silva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Darlene is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Darlene’s California license number is 83902, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Darlene Da Silva has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Darlene’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University. Over that time, Darlene has worked closely with BIPOC and Immigrants.

Darlene Da Silva works with BIPOC and Immigrants and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Darlene spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Darlene is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Darlene Da Silva draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Darlene’s style is calming, empowering, exploratory, and solution-oriented. In Darlene’s words: “I will make every effort to provide the safe space needed to do the challenging, beneficial work that comes with therapy.”

Darlene Da Silva (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Darlene identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Darlene Da Silva offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Darlene is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Darlene Da Silva is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Darlene will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Darlene’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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