Alexandre Da Silva

LMHC

New York

Motivational and practical counseling

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At a glance

Credentials

LMHC

License

LMHC, New York / 008309

NPI

1467959460

Experience

5 years

Languages

English, Portuguese

Location

New York

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. About Alexandre

   Alexandre Da Silva is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. He uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other approaches to help people make practical changes in their lives. Alexandre speaks English and Portuguese and welcomes conversation about concerns like mood, stress, and relationship struggles.

   His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He encourages people to draw on their own experience and creativity as tools for solving problems. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than long explanations or technical jargon.

   Alexandre combines several methods to meet each person’s needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based ideas are brought in when relational patterns and connection issues are part of the problem.

   Over five years of practice, he has worked with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and identity-related concerns. He also addresses areas such as parenting strain, grief, body image, communication problems, and immigration-related stress. Alexandre aims to create a respectful space that honors cultural background and sexual orientation.

   People who choose him often want straightforward plans and tools they can use between sessions. He helps set achievable goals and checks progress in ways that fit everyday life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and schedule according to availability.

2. How Alexandre blends approaches for online work

   Alexandre often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their readiness for change and build motivation in manageable steps. This approach is useful for addressing addictions, career shifts, and other goals where making a plan feels hard.
   
   He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. That method can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-based ideas inform work on relationship patterns and closeness, helping people notice how early connection styles affect current relationships.
   
   Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. He will listen to your goals, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust plans as you make progress. The aim is to build workable tools together rather than prescribe a single path.
   
   Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around work, family, and travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins when days are busy or phone-only conversations when video is not preferred. Confirm available session options during the scheduling step so you know what will work best for your routine.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   5+ years

   Listed in

   New York

   Languages

   English, Portuguese

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Alexandre focus on?

   He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, and ADHD-related challenges.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   His approach is collaborative and practical, using Motivational Interviewing to support change and blending other methods to match each person's needs.

   What is his clinical background?

   He has five years of experience practicing as a mental health counselor and has worked with mood changes, anxiety, trauma, and emotional emptiness.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that region.

   What languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

   Are international clients supported?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How much do sessions cost?

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

   How do I begin therapy with him?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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