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About this episode

Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva discusses her work in mental health, focusing on communication strategies and anxiety management.

Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva (Dr. T) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida, with over a decade of experience in grief, trauma, anxiety management, and couples therapy. As the author of Why Are We Fighting: Actionable Strategies for Effective Communication, she has developed the IAP Model (Intention-Action-Perception) to help bridge communication gaps and build stronger connections across different relationships, from couples and families to friends and colleagues. Beyond her focus on communication and couples therapy, Dr. T specializes in anxiety management, offering actionable coping skills tailored to each client’s needs. She also has extensive experience in trauma survivorship, grief support—particularly suicide grief—and clinical evaluations for immigration purposes. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, she is committed to providing compassionate and effective therapy for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Building Stronger Relationships & Healthier Minds Promotional Links: Author of the book: "Why Are We Fighting: Actionable Strategies for Effective Communication." https://amzn.eu/d/0bTDIybh…

People in this episode

Host: David Hackett

Guest: Dr. Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva

Topics covered

• mental health
• communication
• couples therapy
• anxiety management
• grief support
• trauma survivorship

Keywords

• mental health
• communication
• anxiety
• grief
• couples therapy
• trauma

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Advocate2Create, LLC

Products: Why Are We Fighting: Actionable Strategies for Effective Communication

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