About Shannon

Hello! My name is Shannon Silva. I hold a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from the University of Waterloo. My time spent in academia has further propelled my interest in supporting my community and enhanced the skills necessary for my journey with Changing Tides Counselling. 

I’ve worked in a variety of settings such as long-term care, youth facilities, and a local distress line. These experiences have allowed me to work within a variety of populations and situations while considering individual struggles such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and life transitions. Through these experiences, I believe there’s importance in a “safe-space” and aim to provide that for each of my clients. 

My goal is to offer client-centered and personalized care. I aim to professionally support you in your journey through non-judgemental and safe spaces, while also following your lead in session. I plan on implementing a multi-theoretical approach to ensure sessions are specific to your needs while drawing on a variety of counselling modalities. 

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, music, going to concerts, and seeing loved ones. I also really enjoy traveling (although I deeply fear airplanes) and playing the occasional video game. I am incredibly excited to start my journey at Changing Tides Counselling and I look forward to meeting you.

Services Offered: Individual therapy (all ages), couples therapy, and family therapy.

Insurance Designation: Master of Social Work (MSW), Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Treatment Specialities: Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Parenting, ADHD Interpersonal Trauma, Grief and Loss, Attachment, Mindfulness, Disordered Eating/Eating Disorders and Crisis Intervention.

Therapeutic Modalities: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Perspective, and an Attachment & Trauma-Informed Lens