Dr. Lydia Kalsner-silver

Dr. Lydia Kalsner-Silver is a licensed psychologist with a wealth of training and experience in the treatment of individuals, children, and families. As a distinguished member of the South Florida DBT Consortium, she stands out as a certified DBT-Linehan Board Clinician. Her group practice is recognized as a Linehan Board Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program, delivering both individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and parents. Dr. Kalsner-Silver holds a doctoral degree from Rutgers University, along with two master's degrees in psychology from Columbia University. Her extensive postdoctoral training equips her with specialized expertise in treating children and families. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and family systems theory. Dr. Kalsner-Silver's specialties encompass Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety disorders, treatment-resistant depression, eating disorders, and trauma. As a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, she is committed to working closely with couples to enhance their relationships. She is also an accomplished lecturer and author, having published works on topics such as romantic attachment, college student adjustment, parenting issues, and developmental milestones across the lifespan. Furthermore, Dr. Kalsner-Silver possesses substantial experience in addressing childhood anxiety disorders, behavioral problems, and adjustment challenges. Psychological testing and immigration evaluations are also part of her comprehensive practice.