Shannon Silva (MSW, RSW)

Welcome! My name is Shannon Silva (she/her), and I’m a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I hold a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work, and Master of Social Work from the University of Waterloo. 

My clinical experience spans various settings, including long-term care, youth programs, and crisis line support. Throughout these roles, I have supported individuals facing depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and difficult life transitions. These experiences reinforced my belief in the power of a supportive environment, which I strive to bring into our collaborative space.

I offer personalized, client-centered care that honors your individual pace and voice. Drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches, I tailor our sessions to your distinct goals. Together, we can work on building effective coping skills, setting healthy boundaries, exploring self-compassion, and working through life's challenges.

When I’m not in session, you’ll usually find me reading, discovering new music, attending concerts, or spending quality time with family and friends. I also love traveling (despite my fear of flying!) and playing the occasional video game. 

To contact Shannon directly, please use the following email: shannons@changingtidescounselling.com

Services Offered: Individual Therapy (13+)

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

Treatment Specialities: Anxiety, Depression, Attachment, OCD, Disordered Eating, Interpersonal Trauma, Grief & Loss, Mindfulness, and Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Modalities: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP),  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Somatic Therapy, Strengths-Based Perspective, and an Attachment & Trauma-Informed Lens