- Trauma-informed care
- Culturally responsive
- LGBT support
About Silvana
Silvana Martinez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical support for people under stress. She helps clients manage anxiety, process trauma, and reduce isolation. She also guides those dealing with relationship conflict, family-of-origin issues, and workplace challenges.
Silvana uses a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach that pays attention to identity and experiences of discrimination. She places special emphasis on supporting LGBTQ+ clients and people recovering from domestic violence and abuse. Sessions aim to make space for honest reflection and steady progress.
Her work also addresses caregiver strain, feelings of abandonment, and gender identity concerns. She helps clients untangle how these themes show up in daily life and relationships. The goal is clearer thinking and stronger coping skills rather than quick fixes.
Silvana describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens without judgment and treats clients as the experts on their own lives. Together they set goals and try practical steps that fit the person's pace and needs.
Based in Utah, she brings four years of clinical experience as an LCSW to her practice. People who want straightforward, culturally aware support around trauma, anxiety, LGBT matters, and workplace or family stress may find her approach helpful.
How evidence-based approaches guide online care
Silvana employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that center on trauma-informed work and culturally responsive practices. Trauma-informed methods focus on understanding and reducing the impact of traumatic experiences, helping people manage symptoms and rebuild daily routines. Culturally responsive approaches pay attention to identity, discrimination, and multicultural life factors so interventions fit each person's context.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with clients to identify which methods make the most sense for their goals and needs. That conversation shapes the plan and any practical steps taken between sessions.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing sessions around work breaks. It can also make short check-ins or video conversations more practical for people juggling caregiving or workplace demands. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you begin the matching process to find what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, and workplace problems. Additional areas include caregiver stress, isolation, and prejudice-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is trauma-informed and culturally responsive. Sessions focus on listening, practical steps, and collaborating on goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a clinician. That experience shapes her work with trauma, anxiety, and identity-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Utah LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker. Her practice is based in Utah.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer?
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.