Booking Details
Silvia is available for speaking engagements with a standard booking fee of $1,000 per event. To accommodate congregations across various regions, there are no pre-designated travel locations or geographical restrictions for her appearances. Travel arrangements are mutually determined and agreed upon by both the host and Silvia.
Biography
Silvia Farag
MSW, LSW, PsyD Candidate
Silvia works with adolescent and adult clients in individual, couples & family therapy. Her personal philosophy is that through human connection, we can foster the encouragement needed to take courageous steps toward creating positive change. She uses evidenced based and strengths-based approaches & believes in the inherent ability of each individual to overcome, when they are willing to step into their potential. Therapy illuminates the path so the client can make conscious steps towards emotional health. Her attitude is one of respect and acceptance of each client’s individuality, allowing for the creation of a safe, therapeutic space. Silvia hosts “The Holy Unraveling” Podcast
Education and Experience
Licensed Social Worker and PsyD candidate.
Holds a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University with a specialization in families and children.
Mental Health First Aid Dual Certified National Instructor in Adult and Youth MHFA
Certified in Bowen’s Family Systems; Nurtured Heart Approach, trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trained in Gottman Relationship Method and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Certified in Gottman’s Seven Principles Leader Training
Certified in different modalities treating victims of child sexual abuse. Extensive experience in working with families in crisis and families who have DCP&P involvement.
Certified Community Presenter in Circles of Safety – Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program, Train the Trainer
Specializes in CBT, Motivational Therapy, Couples Counseling, Individual Counseling and issues related to anxiety and stress-related disorders.
Compassionate, empathetic and solutions oriented mental health professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans.
Successful culturally competent, clinician working with diverse client populations.
Experienced therapist with innate ability to establish rapport quickly, build a therapeutic alliance and interact with individuals on all levels.
Motivator, communicator and advocate with inherent ability to manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues, and achieve challenging treatment objectives.
Speaker with experience on providing instruction, education, and motivation to various size groups.
Successful at presenting and engaging different age groups about societal issues.
Community Advocate
Peace of Mind Facilitator – Mental Health Task Force Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops
The Mental Health Task Force of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops Network Verified
Saint Augustine and Saint Monica Coptic Church in Watchung, NJ.
Coptic North American Archdiocese ministry, Coptic Women Fellowship which enriches, supports and strengthens women.