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Silvestre Rubio, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Silvestre is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Silvestre. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Silver is professional & able to relate to my needs on a human level. My outlook has significantly changed over the 2 years I have been speaking with him

Reviewed April 2023

Silver helped guide me through my relationship hurdles and my life has really shifted for the better since.

Reviewed March 2023

More about Silvestre

  • 8 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

Hello and welcome! Thank you very much for seeking counseling services. This takes much courage and I admire and applaud you for taking this important step. People seek out counseling for many reasons. Maybe they are feeling lost, maybe they are stuck in a rut, maybe a bad break up has left them in pieces, maybe a traumatic event has been affecting their lives, maybe the use of substances has taken over their lives as they used them to get through the day and now have gone too far, or maybe they are even feeling the abysses of depression and anxiety and can't understand where its coming from. Whatever the reasons for counseling, the rigors of life have affected the person so profoundly that it has made a hard, negative impact in their lives and may feel like they have lost control. In seeking counseling you have made a choice to take back control of your life, You have decided to fight hard against the inner turmoil. I have the upmost respect for you! If you would please allow me to accompany you on your journey to achieve the goals you wish to achieve, I can assure you that I would give you my very best. Your goals are what's important to me and exploring different ways to find that inner peace is something I do not take lightly.

My name is Silvestre Rubio, but all my life people have called me Silver. I have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology (2011) and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. I have over 9 years of experience in Counseling and assisting people with a variety of diagnoses such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Substance Use, and Schizoaffective disorders to name a few. In addition, My approach to treatment entails a few crucial things. We must work hard to establish a good, trusting, strong therapeutic relationship first and foremost. I want you to be comfortable to be able to speak to me about anything and know that you will not be judged. I have your back and your well being as my top priority. We can go at whatever pace you wish to go whether fast or slow and your goals are what I'm here to help you achieve. Together we will explore the things that have been bothering you and come up with a treatment plan with reasonable goals you want. We will immediately learn skills, tools and coping mechanisms to ensure you are equipped to deal with a variety of things in your life. In addition, counseling isn't just about learning skills to "handle" things. Having immediate tools is essential, but what is just as essential is to continue to explore the issues that have been bothering you so that we can get to the root and eventually not even have the negative feelings. For example, when some one is using drugs we learn skills that can help achieve sobriety right away. This is very important, but in order to maintain sobriety, we explore the reasons behind substance use in the first place. This can be uncomfortable and can take time, but once we get to the root of what's causing substance use and eliminate it, then this may be where "true healing" takes place. Whatever the situation may be in your case, I. want you to know that you have my unconditional support and will be with you to help get to where you wish to be.

Something that I have learned through my years in counseling is that every person is unique, every person is different, every one has a different view and even with similar issues, counseling sessions have be tailored for everyone's individual needs and goals. This is what you will get from me, a person who sees you as a person and wants to help you be the best you. I'm not here to "shrink" you and most definitely know 100 percent must be given to the session every time. Your thoughts, feelings, emotions matter and I'm here to try and help you. If this is the type of counselor you are looking for, then I'm your guy. I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Drug and alcohol addiction Family problems Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-love Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licenses

Silvestre Rubio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770906588.

  • LPC · Texas · 69031 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Silvestre Rubio

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Professional Understanding Comfortable Helped Helpful Amazing Grateful Thank you

Silver is professional & able to relate to my needs on a human level. My outlook has significantly changed over the 2 years I have been speaking with him

Reviewed April 2023

Silver helped guide me through my relationship hurdles and my life has really shifted for the better since.

Reviewed March 2023

Silver is a great therapist, so much that it lead me to go back to him after a year. I'm doing way better, and most of my improvement has been also thanks to him. I was very wary of therapist, yet Dr. Rubio is so understanding and smooth in delivering the conversation, it makes you feel like you're talking to a friend. I'll never be thankful enough to him for supporting me out of a dark, dark time in my life.

Reviewed April 2023

Silvestre Rubio is the best therapist I’ve ever had he understands my needs and gets to the core of each issue

Reviewed April 2023

Silver is a very talented, knowledgeable and professional therapist. He knows how to talk to you. He brings out points and subject so naturally, it feels like a conversation with a friend. I feel so blessed to have had the pleasure to have him as a therapist. It's been a life altering experience. Thank you!

Reviewed February 2023

I love talking to my therapist he is kind and understanding and makes me feel at ease to talk about anything

Reviewed November 2022

Silver is an amazing therapist, he makes you feel extremely comfortable and offers great advice. I was worried starting therapy that it would be very robotic and there would be no connection, but silver does his best to try to get to know you on a personal level which makes opening up that much easier. He helped me through a very tough time and i appreciate everything he has done for me.

Reviewed May 2022

Silver is an absolutely amazing therapist and really helped me through a tough time in my life. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a therapist that does cognitive behavioral therapy. He is authentic, down to earth, and honestly a joy to talk to each week.

Reviewed March 2022

Love my therapist he listens to me and offers great solutions

Reviewed March 2022

Consistent & thoughtful

Reviewed December 2021

I am very comfortable talking with him. I feel I can open up about anything with him.

Reviewed November 2021

He is amazing, he’s got my back and is straight up when it comes to situations. He’s the best therapist I’ve ever had. I trust him, that doesn’t happen often for me

Reviewed November 2021

Silver has been a blessing in this past year -- I feel like I've made some really strong and lasting improvements and this investment in my mental health has really paid off! As a result of our talks and the tools Silver has given me, I feel like I'm finally making some progress that actually lasts and isn't just temporary. I appreciate his honesty and his stories because both make me feel comfortable talking about difficult subjects and that I'm not alone in this either. Would highly recommend Silver!

Reviewed September 2021

Silver is a great ally. He is attentive, compassionate and professional in his practice. I have benefited greatly so far and we will continue working together toward even more positive outcomes.

Reviewed September 2021

From the first day of meeting Silvestre Rubio we clicked immediately and I couldn't be more happy!!! Talking to him is easy, he understands my feelings and gives phenomenal feedback and suggestions to support the challenges I've faced. I'm grateful for this platform in supporting mental health and my counselor! Thank you!

Reviewed September 2021

Silvestre is an extremely good counselor. He listened well, gave me good feedback and suggestions, and some good tools to work with. The worksheets he gave me to complete were excellent and made me think, and begin to process things. He has a very good manner. I would very much like to work with him in September. In each of our sessions, I was able to dig a little deeper, with his help and gentle manner. He made me feel safe talking about things. I am hoping and praying we can do this.

Reviewed August 2021

Very helpful and understanding.

Reviewed July 2021

Early days but extremely confident in his methods and the ease in which he communicates

Reviewed June 2021

Silver is very understanding, makes me feel very comfortable as a patient to talk about everything, Silver really listen. I'm felling and understanding things so much better! Thank you

Reviewed June 2021

So grateful for the care I received from Silvestre Rubio. He is a great listener, helpful with effective techniques, and is very positive in his approach to life’s challenges. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to feel seen, and heard.

Reviewed May 2021

He made me feel very comfortable and got me thinking and seeing things in a different light. Counseling can be difficult at times and I was always glad I showed up and did the work with him. The sessions helped me hold onto hope when things seemed really hard. I will definitely come looking for him if/when I need therapy again.

Reviewed May 2021

Silver has been extremely professional and helpful a real joy to have him nearby.

Reviewed May 2021

Working with Silver was the best experience I’ve ever had with counseling. He has a talent for getting a good grasp of the person you are and what strategies will work for you. He provided a wealth of information and many options for me to take while managing my stress and symptoms. I am very grateful to him and would definitely recommend him in the future.

Reviewed May 2021

I’ve only had a couple sessions with Silvestre, but he’s wonderful! He’s attentive and offers different coping techniques to help quell my anxiety and distorted thoughts.

Reviewed April 2021

He’s a great and relatable guy that gives quality advice and is understanding

Reviewed April 2021

Silvestre Rubio is a true professional that listens and offered solutions to problems. I love that he gives homework I think it’s very helpful.

Reviewed March 2021

Silver has been a great help. He has great knowledge in principles of psychology and I like how he is able to marry up concepts we are discussing. Silver is also very human and hands on in his approach. I would definitely recommend him!

Reviewed February 2021

I've been talking with Silver for sometime and he's really helpful. He tries his best to understand you and help with what your goal may be. I would definitely recommend him to a friend or relative. You don't feel pressured in any way and he's a really cool guy.

Reviewed February 2021

Absolutely wonderful therapist! I could tell from the first session that he is a great match for me. He is smart, intuitive, efficient, professional and caring. He is what I aspire to be like when I become a psychotherapist. I have faith in his personality, experience and abilities that he is the right person to help me bring balance back to my life. 5 stars all the way!!

Reviewed February 2021

I highly recommend Silver! He really helped me through my anxiety and gave me many tools to take with me now that our sessions have ended. I really enjoyed my time speaking with him. He always was there to listen to me. If I ever need therapy again, I would definitely come back to him.

Reviewed February 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Silvestre Rubio offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Silvestre Rubio works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Silvestre Rubio speak?

Silvestre Rubio speaks English.

How many years of experience does Silvestre Rubio have?

Silvestre Rubio has 8 years of experience.

Where is Silvestre Rubio licensed to practice?

Silvestre Rubio is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Silvestre Rubio accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Silvestre Rubio accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Silvestre Rubio offer?

Silvestre Rubio offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with Silvestre Rubio?

Silvestre Rubio can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Silvestre Rubio?

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