"Once we truly believe in ourselves there is no stopping us."

Specializing in EMDR, Addiction, DV, Trauma, and play therapy techniques.
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About

It’s ok to ask for help!

Our passion, at SFTi, is empowering others. With over 20 years of combined experience in trauma, addiction, and domestic violence. We specialize in children, teens, and adults. We have grown to understand the importance of empowerment. Let us help you find your power, and overcome your struggles.
Cara Silva, MA, LMFT 91325
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Addiction
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Abuse Survivors
  • Anger Management
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples Counseling
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues

Approaches

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Group Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Beacon
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Health Net
  • Magellan
  • Managed Health Networks (MHN)
  • MHNet Behavioral Health
  • Optum
  • Out of Network
  • Out of Pocket
  • United Healthcare
  • TriWest
  • UMR

Fees

  • Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation : $150 - $200
  • Individual Therapy: $115 - $150
  • Couples Therapy: $125 - $150
  • Family Therapy: $125 - $150
  • Group Therapy: $50 - $75

Testimonials

“Your wisdom and guidance helped me figure a lot of things out. You are a really gifted therapist and I am grateful for you. I think about you often and the tools you gave me to be stronger and more secure and happy with myself.”

Past Client

“I just wanted to give you an update… I’m doing really well! I had a great break through with my mom! It was a great conversation that freed up a lot of space in me. I also started dating a new guy and have separated emotionally from my ex. ”

Past Client

“I’m sorry I ended kind of abruptly but I wanted you to know how much your guidance got me through a challenging time and if I need a therapist again in the future I would certainly come back to you!”

Past Client

Locations

Locations

Silva Family Therapy

8280 La Mesa Blvd. Suite 7
La Mesa, CA 91942-5241

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Santee

9320 Willowgrove Ave.
Santee, CA 92071

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