My name is Silvia, and in 2006 I followed my heart from Florence, Italy to Portland, Oregon. As an immigrant, I know firsthand the tenderness and complexity of living between cultures, languages, traditions, and places of belonging. This experience continues to shape how I show up in my work—with curiosity, openness, and deep respect for the many layers of identity each person carries. I hold a thoughtful awareness of how our social locations, and systems of power and privilege, can shape our experiences in both visible and subtle ways.

Before becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Portland, OR, I supported individuals and communities in navigating conflict through mediation, facilitation, and relationship repair. I’ve also worked as a sexual assault and interpersonal violence survivor advocate, offering steady, compassionate support during some of life’s most difficult moments.

I have meaningful experience working within the adoption community and approach this work with care, humility, and respect for the complexity of each person’s story within the adoption constellation

When not in the therapy chair, I am busy with my two children from whom I learn everyday how to remain present, playful, and tender. 

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My Credentials

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#T2115) with a specialization in Sex Therapy (e.g. ethical non-monogamy, pleasure, healing form childhood sexual abuse).

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I obtained my Master's degree from Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, interning at the M.E.T.A. Counseling Clinic, and at Headstart of Clackamas County.

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I have completed the Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy professional module, the Hakomi Experiential Trauma training, the Hakomi and Attachment Couples Therapy training, training and supervision in AEDP, and in the use of SandTray in therapy. 

Specific to Couples, I have completed Level 1 and Level 2 PACT trainings