Jacques Silva
AASW social worker for anxiety, stress, and addiction
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About
Jacques Silva is an AASW-credentialed social worker and mental health clinician based in Australia with five years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. His practice also pays attention to concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, and family of origin matters. Jacques offers services in English and Portuguese and brings a practical focus to helping clients navigate complex emotional and relational challenges.
His style draws on trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice, and other evidence-informed ways of working. Jacques aims to work collaboratively with each person to clarify goals, build coping strategies, and support better day-to-day functioning. He provides a respectful, nonjudgmental space for discussing difficult topics including dissociation, substance-related issues, domestic violence, and identity-related concerns. For those seeking a clinician who combines practical tools with attentive listening, Jacques offers an approach that centers the client’s experience while focusing on tangible steps forward.
His style draws on trauma-informed care, strengths-based practice, and other evidence-informed ways of working. Jacques aims to work collaboratively with each person to clarify goals, build coping strategies, and support better day-to-day functioning. He provides a respectful, nonjudgmental space for discussing difficult topics including dissociation, substance-related issues, domestic violence, and identity-related concerns. For those seeking a clinician who combines practical tools with attentive listening, Jacques offers an approach that centers the client’s experience while focusing on tangible steps forward.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Portuguese
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AASW
- NPI Number:
- License: AASW
Online Sessions and Therapeutic Focus
Jacques uses trauma-informed care and strengths-based practice to guide online work. Trauma-informed care means paying attention to how past harm can affect current reactions and making sure interactions respect each person's boundaries. Strengths-based practice focuses on identifying existing abilities and resources so clients can build practical strategies from what already works for them. He also incorporates evidence-informed methods to help translate insights into everyday skills.
This style tends to suit people who prefer a collaborative, goal-oriented process that balances problem exploration with concrete coping tools. In online sessions Jacques works to clarify priorities, develop step-by-step plans, and review progress together. He provides appointments through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their needs and schedule.
What is Jacques Silva's professional background?
He is a social worker and mental health clinician with five years of experience, including work within public mental health services in Australia.
What credentials does he hold?
Jacques holds the AASW credential and lists AASW as his license detail.
Which languages does he speak?
He works in English and Portuguese.
Where is he located?
Jacques practices in Australia.
How can clients work with him online?
He offers sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
This profile indicates he is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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