It's Complicated

Silvia Da-Re

(she/her)

Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist

Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients

With 20 years of clinical experience, in Europe and the United States, I help individuals and couples move beyond the emotional and relational patterns that keep them feeling stuck.

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At a glance
Trieste, ItalyAvailable online only
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 4 years on It's Complicated
Note from SilviaI am currently offering a free 15 minute intro Video Call.
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About me

My work is grounded in the belief that insight alone is rarely enough to create lasting change. While understanding our history and emotional patterns is important, meaningful transformation happens when awareness is paired with new experiences, new choices, and consistent practice. Over time, these experiences can help create healthier patterns in both the brain and our relationships.

Trauma work can help us recognize and heal the wounds that keep us anchored to the past, creating the freedom to respond to life in new and healthier ways. At the same time, taking responsibility for our present choices allows us to build more authentic and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others.

Over the past 20 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings across Europe and the United States, including community mental health, schools, child protection services, domestic violence programs, and private practice. These experiences have deepened my appreciation for both the resilience of the human spirit and the complexity of relationships.

I speak:

EnglishItalian

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Location:

Trieste, Italy

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
Couples therapySupport for couples working through problems and who want to gain insight into the relational dynamics that contribute to the problem.
EFT: Emotionally focused therapyRecommended for couples or individuals who want to strengthen emotional connections in relationships by exploring feelings and attachment.
EMDRRecommended for those dealing with trauma who want to process painful memories in a structured way to reduce their emotional impact.
IFS: Internal family systemsRecommended for those who want to explore and heal the different parts of themselves that might feel conflicted or overwhelmed.

Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), and attachment-based approaches to tailor treatment to each client's needs and goals.

Depending on the individual or couple, our work may focus on processing traumatic experiences, understanding protective patterns, improving communication, strengthening emotional connection, or developing new ways of responding to life's challenges. My goal is to help clients move beyond symptom management toward deeper and more sustainable change.

Experience

20 years in practiceOver 4 years at It's Complicated

Clinician in Private practice - Internationally

Mental Health Counselor - Boston, Suffolk County (MA)

School-Based Clinician - Boston, Suffolk County (MA)

Social Worker IV- Family Youth & Children - Child Protective Services - Sonoma County, (CA)

Case Manager - Child Protective Services/Domestic Violence Response Team - Olmsted County (MN)

Counselor Women's Center for Domestic Violence - Italy

Researcher Psychologist/Counselor/Instructor National Cancer Institute (CRO) - Italy

Education

M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy in Marriage and Family Therapy, “Magna cum laude” Family Therapy Institute 2010 M.A. in Clinical Psychology in Clinical Psychology Padua University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences - Padua, IT 2003 B.A. in Psychology in Psychology Padua University School of Arts and Sciences - Padua, IT 2001 Continue Education

Services

Couples Session

€120 1 hr Online

Individual Session

€100 50 min Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Trieste, ItalyAvailable online only
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 4 years on It's Complicated
Note from SilviaI am currently offering a free 15 minute intro Video Call.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.

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Next available: Jul 22