Dovid Silver, LCSW

The first step in personal growth is when a person knows his unique value and recognizes his individual strengths - Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerondi

Dovid Silver, LCSW's style

Why Dovid Silver, LCSW chose to be in the helping profession

For several years, I taught chosson classes to help guys prepare for marriage. It gave me a clear view of the everyday struggles people face as they navigate life. Some had a hard time building a strong emotional and physical connection with their partners. Others dealt with OCD when it came to religious duties. There were those dealing with infertility and some trying to figure out how to be good parents at different stages of their kids growing up. It was pretty obvious that people needed someone to talk to about these things instead of keeping it all inside and suffering alone.

After I received my smicha, I realized what I needed to do. The best way for me to help was to get professional training. I wanted to learn the skills to guide people properly, helping them overcome the hurdles that stood in the way of them living a healthy, meaningful life. Becoming a therapist was a journey of finding my true calling – just like the journey I was helping others navigate.

Dovid Silver, LCSW's approach

In my therapeutic approach, I aim to connect with clients on their terms. I create an environment where they can truly feel heard and secure, enabling them to delve into aspects of themselves that might have previously seemed out of reach. This process empowers them to tap into their authentic selves, facilitating their journey toward achieving their personal aspirations.

I adopt a non-directive stance, allowing clients to steer their own course. This approach empowers them to gain control over their lives, shedding the chaos that often accompanies us. I hold a strong belief in the boundless potential harbored within each individual. I'm convinced that everyone possesses the capacity to take tangible steps, effecting meaningful transformations in their lives.

What you can expect from sessions with Dovid Silver, LCSW

During my sessions, clients can anticipate receiving the utmost respect they rightfully deserve. I am committed to providing them with a steadfast and reliable environment that fosters secure personal growth. My ultimate aim is to equip clients with the tools required to empower themselves, enabling them to navigate their journey without undue reliance on a therapist.

My objective is to guide clients toward self-sufficiency. I encourage them to cultivate the skills necessary to manage their own progress, rather than creating a dependence on therapeutic support. The decision to take the next step will rest entirely in the hands of the client, free from any pressure from my side.

I firmly hold the belief that clients possess an innate understanding of themselves. They are best positioned to make choices that align with their unique needs. My role is to facilitate their self-discovery journey and honor their ability to make the most fitting decisions for their own well-being.

Dovid Silver, LCSW's experience working with the Jewish community

For more than ten years, I have been engaged in professional work within the frum community. Thanks to my deep yeshiva roots, I possess a comprehensive understanding of the distinct hurdles that individuals within the frum community, whether currently practicing or not, may encounter in the context of their lifestyle.

My familiarity extends across various segments of the frum world, encompassing communities such as Chassidish, Chabad, Yeshivish, and Modern Orthodox. This exposure has equipped me with insights into the unique challenges that may arise within each of these spheres.

Dovid Silver, LCSW's Book Recommendation Zone

• Man's Search for Meaning
• Secrets of the Soul
• Spare the Child
• The Living Marriage
• The Newlywed's Guide to Physical Intimacy
• The Five Love Languages

Approaches

• Adlerian
  A goal-oriented counseling approach emphasizing the individual's social context and striving for personal growth, focusing on understanding behaviors, beliefs, and goals to create positive change.
• Attachment-based
  A therapeutic approach focusing on building secure emotional bonds and repairing attachment disruptions, often used to address relationship issues and promote emotional resilience and well-being.
• Person-Centered Therapy
  A humanistic approach valuing empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, fostering clients' self-discovery, personal growth, and self-acceptance within a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.
• Positive Psychology
  A scientific approach focusing on strengths, virtues, and factors contributing to human well-being and flourishing, emphasizing personal growth, resilience, gratitude, and cultivating a fulfilling life.
• Premarital Counseling
  A therapeutic process offering guidance and support to couples before marriage, addressing potential challenges, enhancing communication, and helping them develop healthy relationship skills for a strong and lasting partnership.
• Psychodynamic Therapy
  A therapeutic approach exploring unconscious processes, childhood experiences, and relationships to gain insight into current behavior and emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional healing.

Concerns

• Anxiety
  A disorder of overwhelming worry and unease, often with physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, impacting daily life and well-being.
• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  A mental health condition involving intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety. Therapy and medication can help manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
• Parenting
  Navigating the challenges of raising children can impact mental well-being. Seek support, parenting education, and self-care strategies to foster healthy relationships and emotional balance while parenting.
• Relationships
  Interactions with others influence mental well-being. Prioritize communication, empathy, and setting boundaries for healthy, supportive relationships that enhance emotional and psychological balance.
• Religious Identity Issues
  Struggles with faith and spirituality can impact mental well-being. Seek guidance, explore beliefs, and engage in supportive communities to navigate religious identity challenges and promote emotional balance.
• Stress management
  Coping with daily stressors to maintain mental and physical well-being. Techniques like mindfulness, time management, and self-care help reduce stress and promote emotional balance and overall health.
• Trauma
  Distressing events that overwhelm an individual's ability to cope, causing emotional and psychological distress. Seek trauma-informed therapy to process and heal from traumatic experiences, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.

10 years in practice

Licenses

• LCSW by State of New York 2019. License number 089495

Degrees

• MSW by State of New York 2014

Certificates

• SIFI by State of New York 2021

Average costs per session

$200

Payment Methods

• Sliding Scale
• Cash
• Zelle Quick Pay