Alexandre Da Silva, LMHC

Alexandre Da Silva is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and life changes. Alexandre works in English and Portuguese and aims to create a respectful, affirming space for people from diverse backgrounds.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills that make daily life easier. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused ideas to help people connect with their values and improve important relationships. Sessions focus on clear, usable steps rather than long explanations.

Alexandre has five years of clinical experience working with concerns such as depression, bipolar mood patterns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people dealing with career stress, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping after major life changes. Additional interests include multicultural concerns, immigration-related stress, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination.

In sessions he uses mindful exercises, motivational interviewing to explore change, and attachment-informed conversation to address connection and trust. Therapy is collaborative and practical - clients and Alexandre set goals and track progress together. He encourages people to use their own experience and creativity as tools for lasting change.

People can expect straightforward guidance, short exercises to practice between sessions, and a focus on skills they can use right away.

Practical approaches for online therapy and goal-focused work

Alexandre commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain anxiety or low mood, then practice specific exercises to shift those patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach he uses to help people clarify their values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy informs his work on relationship patterns, helping people understand how early connection shapes current trust and closeness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Alexandre works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. He will suggest ways to try different techniques, check what works, and adjust the plan over time so the work remains practical and goal-oriented.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for more in-depth work and exercises, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging supports quick check-ins or ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue progress across different situations.