Our Approach to Healing

Welcome. I’m Silvia Fernandez, a Licensed Professional Counselor and bilingual therapist serving individuals, couples, and families in both English and Spanish.

I earned my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Community Counseling from John Brown University. My clinical background and advanced training have prepared me to work from a relational, systemic, and trauma-informed perspective, recognizing that our emotional well-being is shaped not only by what happens within us, but also by our relationships, families, culture, and life experiences.

As a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), I have specialized training in working with trauma and the nervous system. My approach integrates traditional psychotherapy with trauma-informed and body-based interventions to help clients better understand their emotional responses, develop greater regulation, and work toward healing in a safe and supportive environment.

I work with adults, couples, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, family concerns, and other emotional challenges. My goal is to provide a space where clients can feel heard and understood while developing the insight, resources, and skills needed to create meaningful change.

Bilingual & Culturally Responsive Counseling

I am bilingual in Spanish and English and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a minor in Psychology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

As a Latina therapist, I understand that mental health cannot always be separated from culture, family, language, identity, immigration experiences, traditions, and the values we carry from one generation to another.

For many Latino and immigrant families, seeking therapy can be unfamiliar or even difficult. My goal is to provide culturally responsive counseling where clients can speak in the language in which they feel most comfortable and explore their experiences without having to leave important parts of their identity outside the therapy room.

Como Latina, entiendo la complejidad de nuestra identidad, nuestras raíces y nuestras experiencias. Estoy aquí para acompañarte.

Beyond the Therapy Room

My understanding of relationships and family life is informed not only by my professional training but also by my own life experiences. I have been married for 39 years, am the mother of three adult children, and am a grandmother of six.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy reading, gardening, and spending time with my family.

My Approach to Therapy

I believe healing is not simply about reducing symptoms. It is also about understanding what happened to us, recognizing how our experiences continue to affect our minds, bodies, and relationships, and developing new ways of responding to life.

At Roots-Raíces Bilingual Counseling, you do not have to disconnect from your culture, language, family, or story in order to heal.

Your story matters. Your roots matter. And healing is possible.