Deborah Silva

EMDR is a type of therapy that helps your brain process painful or overwhelming memories so they don’t feel as intense anymore. Instead of only talking through what happened, we use things like eye movements or tapping while you briefly focus on the memory. Over time, the emotional “charge” around the memory tends to ease, so it feels more like something in the past rather than something you’re reliving.

Yes. EMDR is often very helpful for childhood trauma and complex PTSD. These experiences can shape how you see yourself and the world, even years later. EMDR helps gently reduce the emotional weight of those experiences, along with things like triggers, shame, or feeling constantly on edge. We usually go at a pace that feels safe and steady.

If your past still feels like it’s showing up in your present, through anxiety, strong emotional reactions, shutting down, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t quite change, trauma therapy might be a good fit. You don’t need a “big enough” story. If it’s affecting your life now, it’s worth addressing.

Therapy can help you understand what’s driving the anxiety and why your mind keeps looping through worst-case scenarios. We work on calming your nervous system, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, and building tools that help you feel more grounded and in control.

Yes. Perfectionism is often really about fear, fear of mistakes, judgment, or not being enough. Therapy helps you loosen those expectations, understand where they came from, and start treating yourself with more flexibility and compassion.

Therapy can make ADHD feel less overwhelming by helping with things like organization, follow-through, emotional regulation, and self-criticism. A lot of adults with ADHD have spent years feeling “behind” or frustrated with themselves, and therapy helps shift that narrative while also building practical strategies that actually work for your brain.

It can look like trouble focusing, procrastination, losing things, forgetting tasks, or starting but not finishing things. Many teens and young adults also feel easily overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or inconsistent in school or work, even when they’re trying hard.

It simply means you’re in a space where your identity is respected and not treated as something to question or “fix.” Therapy focuses on what you’re coming in for, like anxiety, relationships, trauma, or stress, while making sure you feel safe, seen, and supported as yourself.

The first session is really about getting to know you. We’ll talk about what brought you in, what’s been going on, and what you’d like to be different. There’s no pressure to share everything at once. It’s also a chance for you to get a feel for me and see if it feels like a good fit.

Go with someone you feel comfortable talking to. Credentials matter, but so does how you feel in the room with them. You want someone who understands what you’re dealing with, but also someone who feels safe, steady, and easy to talk to. It’s okay to “shop around” a bit before deciding.

Yes. Sessions are available in-person in Frisco and online for clients anywhere in Texas, depending on scheduling and availability.