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Alexandre Da Silva, LMHC
Stress, Anxiety
LGBTQ+
Trauma, Abuse
Bipolar disorder
Depression
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About me
I believe that each person’s individual experiences are essential to the therapy journey. With this in mind, I encourage you to draw from your personal experiences and natural creativity as primary tools for discovering positive, quick, and long‑lasting solutions to your concerns.
I embrace cultural diversity and genuinely respect people’s differences. People of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, religious affiliations, and diverse cultural, social, and political backgrounds will find a friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Good Start Therapy.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I enjoy a holistic approach to psychotherapy. A holistic approach helps us become more aware and balanced in our daily lives, allowing us to connect with our emotions, thoughts, physical sensations, and spiritual selves. It combines clinical interventions from various psychotherapy schools and treats each individual as unique, yielding positive, effective outcomes and opening the door to lasting life changes.
I have been trained to work with adults facing mood changes, anger, anxiety, stress, trauma, and depression.
I am proud to be a graduate of Goddard College in Vermont, where I earned my Master’s Degree in Psychology and Counseling. I also hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Crisis Intervention from Empire State College, State University of New York.
In line with New York State’s Continuing Education requirements, I completed a one-year Post-Master’s Continuing Education Program in Advanced Clinical Practice at NYU. Additionally, I fulfill the 36 continuing education clinical hours every 3 years.
I am fortunate to have attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC, where I completed a two-year Certificate Program in Acting for Theater.
It was a great pleasure to work at The Door, a Center for Alternatives, for six years, in both clinical and management roles within the Supportive Housing program for young adults ages 18–24 facing mental health challenges.
I have also worked at various substance use treatment centers, private psychotherapy clinics, and homeless shelters in New York and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
I offer therapy in both English and Portuguese.
Professional experience
5 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
LGBTQ+
Trauma, Abuse
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Languages
EnglishPortuguese
License information
NY LMHC 008309
Reviews
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Alex is a very considerate and empathic person. I feel comfortable sharing my issues with him.
Written on Mar 18, 2026 after therapy with Alexandre for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. DaSilva is an excellent therapist. He operates with poise and professionalism is caring, empathetic and compassionate. It takes the time to address all my concerns and mental health needs. I would highly recommend him as a therapist.
Written on Feb 11, 2026 after therapy with Alexandre for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
My therapist is fantastic. He is an active listener, and as someone who has done a fair amount of therapy in the past, I’m surprised at how easily he can help guide me to real realizations that I have not yet had
Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Alexandre for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
He is very sensitive, emphatic and knowledgeable. Great therapist.
Written on Sep 03, 2025 after therapy with Alexandre for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes
Alex help me understand how I see myself and how I see my emotions, it’s been great and very helpful doing sessions with Alex. Help me a lot understand myself and the problem I see in my life
Written on Mar 20, 2025 after therapy with Alexandre for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Alex is phenomenal! He’s caring, and I feel he gives 100% to his clients, and he’s communication is great.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Alexandre for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues