Sylvie Fanous-Samaan Silva, LMHC, FL

About Sylvie Fanous-Samaan Silva

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Groups

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Families

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Christian Counseling

Existential

Coaching

Family / Marital

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sylvie Fanous-Samaan Silva

Hi, I’m Sylvie Silva (she/her), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Certified Gestalt Therapist with over 7 years of experience supporting individuals and families through meaningful, holistic healing. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults navigating identity, relationships, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is warm, direct, and grounded in presence. I integrate Gestalt Therapy with Transpersonal, Depth, and mindfulness-based practices, offering a therapeutic space where every part of you is welcome—mind, body, and spirit. Clients often come to me looking for something deeper: healing that’s not just about symptom relief, but about reconnection to self, clarity of purpose, and real transformation. I am proud to provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and families, and I center my work around the unique needs and strengths of BIPOC clients. My background includes training in wilderness therapy, Eastern psychology, child-centered modalities, and attachment-focused work. Whether we’re exploring childhood wounds, present-day stressors, or spiritual growth, I meet clients with nonjudgment, curiosity, and a strong belief in their inner capacity to heal.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My hope is that you leave each session feeling more seen, more grounded, and more connected to who you truly are. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, or old wounds, our work is a space to slow down, get honest, and begin again—with compassion, courage, and intention. You don’t have to carry it all alone anymore. Together, we’ll walk a path toward healing that honors your pace, your values, and your inner wisdom.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Therapy with me is a collaborative and deeply human experience—warm, honest, and rooted in presence. I integrate Gestalt, Transpersonal, and mindfulness-based approaches with solution-focused and nature-informed practices, offering a space where all parts of you are invited to be seen and heard. Whether you’re a teen, child, adult, or family, we’ll explore what’s emerging—be it pain, purpose, or possibility—and work together to bring more clarity, connection, and alignment into your life. I draw from Eastern psychology, attachment theory, and depth work to help you reconnect to your own wisdom, strength, and sense of self. You don’t need to be “ready” or have it all figured out. You just need to start. I’ll meet you where you are

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Joyfull Heart Counseling

Education and training

Argosy University, Sarasota, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1275052847

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Is Sylvie Fanous-Samaan Silva accepting new patients?

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What practice does Sylvie Fanous-Samaan Silva work with?

Sylvie Fanous-Samaan Silva works with Joyfull Heart Counseling.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sylvie Fanous-Samaan Silva?

Sylvie Fanous-Samaan Silva frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Sylvie Fanous-Samaan Silva on their profile.