by Adilia Silva | Mar 9, 2026 | advice, mental health, Mindfulness, Self Help, techniques
As we move into March, a month of transition, I want to talk about an emotion that often feels anything but transitional: anger. It can feel like a sudden storm, a slow boil, or a simmering resentment that colors our days. In my practice, clients often express shame...
by Adilia Silva | Feb 9, 2026 | advice, mental health, relationships, Uncategorized
February arrives with a particular cultural script: red hearts, grand gestures, and a focus on romantic love. While beautiful for some, this narrative can leave many feeling a profound sense of lack, pressure, or introspection. It prompts a bigger question I want to...
by Adilia Silva | Jan 12, 2026 | advice, Anxiety, depression, encouragement, mental health
Even as a psychologist, I have seasons where my own motivation feels like a distant memory. The clinical strategies I trust aren’t immune to life’s challenges, but they are my map back. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve typed some...
by Adilia Silva | Sep 8, 2025 | Anxiety, CBT, mental health
The most driven professionals, such as doctors, CEOs, attorneys, entrepreneurs—often dismiss anxiety as “the cost of success.” But chronic stress erodes performance, health, and relationships. As a psychologist who works with high-performers, I’ve seen how...
by Adilia Silva | Oct 14, 2024 | Anxiety, emotion, mental health, Self Help, techniques
To continue last month’s theme, today I will be providing you with another tip to help with anxiety. Today’s tip in essence is a grounding technique. Start with sitting back, firmly put your feet on the ground and take in one deep breathe. Now look around...
