Ticiane Silva, M.Ed., PhD

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Silva’s clinical interests include working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families presenting with a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns, including anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), social anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobias, panic symptoms, school-related anxiety, perfectionism, depressive symptoms, emotional regulation difficulties, attention and executive functioning concerns, autism-related needs, and adjustment-related stressors.

Anxiety and related internalizing concerns are a particular area of interest for Dr. Silva. She enjoys helping youth and families better understand patterns of worry, avoidance, reassurance-seeking, emotional distress, and difficulty coping with uncertainty. Her work focuses on helping clients build practical skills that can be used across home, school, and community settings.

  • Dr. Silva has experience providing psychological assessment, consultation, treatment planning, and evidence-based intervention across school, medical, and clinical settings. Her clinical approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based care, including cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure-based interventions, parent consultation, and careful case conceptualization. She values working closely with clients and families to develop treatment plans that are practical, meaningful, and responsive to each family’s needs.

  • Dr. Silva earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas A&M University and completed advanced clinical training in school, hospital, and community-based settings. She is bilingual in English and Portuguese and values providing care that is responsive to diverse children, adolescents, and families.

  • Outside of work, Dr. Silva enjoys running, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new coffee shops and restaurants.

  • Dr. Silva provides online video therapy sessions and also sees clients at our Westlake office. For more information about Dr. Silva’s availability or to schedule an appointment please call 512-246-7225 or visit our client portal.