About Maria Counseling
A practice built on compassion, science, and the belief that every person has the capacity to heal.
Meet your therapist
Maria Silva, LPC, CIT, MHC, MS
Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified in NeuralCheck
Maria Silva is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's most challenging seasons. Her work is rooted in warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for each client's unique story.
After completing her graduate training in clinical mental health counseling, Maria pursued advanced certification in neurofeedback — a passion born from witnessing firsthand how brain-based approaches could unlock healing that traditional therapy alone sometimes couldn't reach.
She founded Maria Counseling in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a simple mission: to offer the kind of care she would want for her own family — evidence-based, deeply human, and always without judgment.
Credentials & Training
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
State of Arkansas
Certified in NeuralCheck
Integrative Wellbeing Institute
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling
John Brown University
EMDR Trained
Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute
Anxiety/Mood Disorders, Suicide & Post-Deployment Stress.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Substance Use Disorders
Massachusetts General Hospital - Psychiatry Academy
Certified in Flash Techniques
Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute
My Therapy Philosophy
"I believe healing is not about fixing what is broken — it is about rediscovering what was always whole."
Every person who walks through my door carries both wounds and wisdom. My role is not to have all the answers, but to create a space safe enough for you to find your own.
I draw from neuroscience, attachment theory, and somatic approaches because I believe the mind and body are inseparable partners in healing. When we understand how the brain works, we stop blaming ourselves for how we feel — and start building real, lasting change.
A Space Made for Healing
Our Fayetteville office is designed to feel like a refuge — warm, quiet, and free from the noise of everyday life. From the moment you arrive, you'll find a space that says: you are safe here, and you are welcome exactly as you are.
- Comfortable, private therapy rooms
- Quiet, calming atmosphere
- Convenient Fayetteville, AR location
- Telehealth sessions available
What to Expect
Starting therapy can feel daunting. Here is what your journey with us looks like.
01
Reach Out
Contact us to schedule your first appointment. We'll match you with the right therapist and answer any questions you have.
02
Your First Session
We'll take time to understand your story, your goals, and what brought you here. No pressure — just an honest conversation.
03
Build Your Plan
Together we'll create a personalized treatment plan using the approaches best suited to your needs and goals.
04
Grow & Heal
Session by session, you'll build insight, resilience, and the tools to navigate life with greater ease and confidence.
Ready to take the next step?
We'd love to hear from you. Reach out today and let's find the right path forward — together.