About Rosana DaSilva, Ph.D., LPC | Calma Psychotherapy & Wellness

My path to becoming a mental health provider was deeply personal and rooted in my experiences growing up in Puerto Rico. I witnessed how trauma, systemic oppression, and stigma around mental health affected individuals and communities. I was drawn to the field by a desire to help others feel seen, safe, and empowered. I've worked in schools, community clinics, and private practice, supporting diverse populations including first responders, educators, mothers, and young adults. These experiences shaped my culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach. Today, I integrate EMDR, CBT, and ACT to help clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, grief, and identity development with compassion and clarity.

Values of cultural humility, compassion, and empowerment guide my approach to care, creating a safe space for clients to feel seen and supported.

Academic training

Dr. DaSilva earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of the Sacred Heart in Santurce, Puerto Rico, where her dedication to understanding the human mind deepened. She went on to complete a Master of Science in 2013 and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2016 at the same institution. Her clinical training includes a pre-doctoral internship at the Puerto Rico Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation and an APA-accredited internship at Carlos Albizu University, both of which broadened her expertise and compassion for working with diverse populations.

Clinical experience

Dr. DaSilva's professional journey has led her through a wide range of therapeutic settings in Puerto Rico and Massachusetts, where she has supported people through some of life's most challenging moments with steadiness and care.

With a focus on adults and people navigating life transitions, she is passionate about guiding her clients toward greater emotional balance and self-understanding. Her clinical work includes depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem and self-image, cultural identity, binge eating disorder, and the psychological side of bariatric surgery.

What it's like to work with me

Clients working with me can expect a warm, collaborative, and affirming space where they are encouraged to show up as they are. Our work begins with a free 15-minute consultation, followed by a thorough intake to explore your goals, history, and strengths. I use evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, and ACT, tailored to your needs. Progress may look like better emotional regulation, more self-compassion, or living more in line with your values. I especially enjoy supporting adults navigating trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, infertility, postpartum challenges, and cultural identity concerns. You can expect consistency, deep listening, and a space to feel both challenged and supported.

For me, success means my clients reconnecting with their inner strength and noticing positive shifts in their well-being.

A lifelong learner

I'm committed to lifelong learning and regularly take continuing education to deepen my clinical skills. I've completed advanced training in EMDR, ADHD, perinatal mental health, and somatic-based trauma therapy. I attend workshops on culturally responsive and trauma-informed care for BIPOC and marginalized communities, and I take part in peer consultation to keep my practice ethical and attuned. Right now I'm exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and Polyvagal Theory to enrich my integrative work.

Outside the office

Outside of her practice, Dr. DaSilva finds peace and inspiration in her love for animals, especially her therapy dogs. Whether traveling with her family and dogs or finding stillness in nature, she treasures quiet moments that restore her spirit. Grounded in her Puerto Rican heritage, she enjoys exploring new cultures and building connections across communities. Her approach to life and therapy is centered on compassion, understanding, and the belief that healing is a journey of mind, body, and soul.

Rosana DaSilva, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, LPC, EMDRIA Certified Therapist