Darlene Da Silva, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Darlene is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Darlene is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Darlene
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Hi! My name is Darlene Da Silva and I'm a bilingual, bi-cultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Since 2012, I have gained experience working with individuals in various mental health settings including non-profits, community-based settings, law enforcement, schools, and county mental health.
I have had the honor and privilege of witnessing the healing and recovery of individuals from various walks of life. With an empathetic, Strength-Based, and Solution-Focused approach, I encourage, validate, and facilitate insight while also challenging my clients to reach their own unique desired goals. However, I truly believe that the foundation of success in therapy begins with the therapeutic relationship, and will make every effort to provide the safe space needed to do the challenging, beneficial work that comes with therapy.
With this in mind, you may find our sessions to bring you peace, a sense of calm, humor, connection, empathy, and the opportunity to be your whole authentic self.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Licenses
Darlene Da Silva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609283811.
- LCSW · California · 83902 · Renews July 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Darlene Da Silva offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Darlene Da Silva works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Darlene Da Silva speak?
Darlene Da Silva speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Darlene Da Silva have?
Darlene Da Silva has 7 years of experience.
Where is Darlene Da Silva licensed to practice?
Darlene Da Silva is licensed to practice in California.
Does Darlene Da Silva accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Darlene Da Silva does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Darlene Da Silva offer?
Darlene Da Silva offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
How can I communicate with Darlene Da Silva?
Darlene Da Silva can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Darlene Da Silva?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.