Alexa Silva
Alexa Silva is a clinician and social worker specializing in working with first responders, active military, and Veterans, with a trauma clinical background (such as training in EMDR and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)). She focuses on both individual and couples therapy, bringing a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by those who serve. Coming from a big family of first responders and military personnel, and as the wife of a Marine Veteran and Firefighter, and a mom of two, Alexa blends professional expertise with personal experience, using authenticity and humor to build trust and connection with her clients. With over 5.5 years of sobriety from alcohol, she offers a lived perspective that resonates deeply within the first responder and military communities. In this episode, Alexa shares how her personal journey and clinical work come together to support healing, resilience, and connection for those who serve—and those who love them.