Silva Sheklanian

My communication style

I will provide an environment where my client feels safe, heard, and cared for. I believe it's vital to validate and acknowledge a client's circumstance and support them in feeling secure within themselves.

My journey to mental healthcare

I knew I was destined to be a clinician in high school. I was the friend that others sought out because of my non-judgmental and nurturing persona. I wholeheartedly believe that childhood trauma is a gateway drug to anxiety, depression, substance abuse, gambling, and all things that will cause the breakdown of healthy relationships.

My goals for you

I typically will ask a client what they are seeking to gain from therapy, and how they will know when they have reached their goals in their treatment. I enjoy creating goals WITH my clients vs assuming what their goals might be.

Our first session

In the first session, I like to ask my clients questions related to 1) what brings them to therapy, 2) questions related to childhood and upbringing as well as familial relationships, 3) current circumstances related to employment, education, living situation, current relationships, etc.

I identify as...

• Female
• Middle Eastern
• Christian