Cora Thornton-Silver, AMFT

Pronouns: They/Them

My Professional Background

  • Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from Mills College (2022)
  • Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute (2024).
  • Associate Marriage and Family Therapist registration (Reg. #AMFT150928) through the California Board of
  • Behavioral Sciences (issue date 10/28/24)

Areas of Treatment

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use (particularly alcohol)
  • Emotional dysregulation (extreme mood swings
  • Stress and distress in children related to low self-esteem, gender identity, loneliness, friendship problems, bullying, divorce, and phobias
  • Supporting LGBTQIA+ folks in the exploration of gender identity, sexuality, minority stress, navigating their relationships and-    finding community.

Treatment Modalties

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

I am a warm and curious clinician who has experience working with kids between the ages of 4 and 14. My expertise spans a wide range of communities, allowing me to address the unique challenges faced by different people. My ability to build a therapeutic alliance and tailor therapy sessions to an individual’s needs allows me to focus on my client’s strengths to help them build resilience, hope, and happiness.

Under clinical Supervision of Gaby Pena, LMFT, Lic. #112939

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1672 W. Avenue J, #202
Lancaster, CA 93534

info@discoveryfamilyservices.com
(661) 214-3044

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