Silvia Kaunas is the founder and Clinical Director of Sk Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC. She is a licensed clinical psychologist (ECU), and a board certified mental health counselor licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.
As an immigrant herself, she understands the unique perspective of these clients. Silvia has worked with adults, families, and children in a variety of outpatient settings. She has experience working with the LGBTQ+ community, domestic violence survivors, individuals with HIV+, as well as ethnic minority communities from around the world.
Silvia Kaunas and her team are all bilingual and bicultural in Spanish and English. They provide different services in the mental health field, such as psychological counseling services for diverse and vulnerable populations suffering from mental health illnesses, and psychosocial evaluations for immigration cases. For over 15 years, Silvia Kaunas has conducted over a thousand forensic psychosocial evaluations for various types of cases, including criminal court, family court, and immigration court (VAWA law cases, waivers, U-Visa, T-Visa, and political asylum). She works with dozens of lawyers to achieve the goals of every client.
Immigration evaluation is an assessment conducted by a licensed clinician to explain the mental health state of an individual involved in an immigration case.
Immigration evaluations can significantly impact the outcome of a case. They provide valuable evidence that can help support your case. Your report will consist of 15-25 detailed pages that address important details relevant to your situation. We will maintain regular communication with you and your lawyer throughout the process to ensure that your report is both useful and accurate. 89% SUCCESS
RATE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS According to a study of 746 asylum seekers from 2000-2004, 89% of cases that submitted a psychological or medical evaluation as evidence were granted asylum. That’s over 50% higher than those who did not submit an evaluation. We’ve spent hours perfecting our evaluation process to make it easier for you. You can expect a high-quality, professional report within a maximum of 7-15 business days. We guarantee that you will receive a final report within that timeframe after we receive all necessary information. We’ll communicate with you every step of the way.
Read MoreDepression is a mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. It can also involve physical symptoms such as changes in appetite, difficulty sleeping, and fatigue. People who struggle with depression may experience a range of challenges, including: • Anger • Low moods • Lack of motivation • Feelings of hopelessness • Loss of interest • Change in sleeping/eating pattern • Difficulty with daily activities and routines • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions • Changes in appetite and sleep patterns • A loss of energy or motivation • Difficulty finding joy or pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyable • Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness • Physical symptoms such as body aches and pains or gastrointestinal issues • Difficulty with relationships or social interactions.
Therapeutic Approach Depression can occur at different stages of our lives for many different reasons, such as; loss, grief, break-ups, loneliness, traumatic experiences, low self-esteem and feeling unlovable to name a few. At Knew You Psychotherapy, we implement a collaborative approach. We believe in the importance of building a therapeutic alliance and a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Our goal is to support you explore how your past experiences have influenced your present.
Read MorePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to help defend against.
Some symptoms of PTSD are: Reliving aspects of what happened vivid flashbacks (feeling like the trauma is happening right now) intrusive thoughts or images. nightmares. intense distress at real or symbolic reminders of the trauma. physical sensations such as pain, sweating, nausea or trembling.
Read MoreAnxiety is a normal and natural response to stress or potential danger. However, when anxiety becomes excessive or difficult to manage, it can become a significant source of distress and interfere with daily functioning. People who struggle with anxiety may experience a range of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms, including:
Our mission is to Improve mental, behavioral, and physical health by promoting clinical practices based on the best available evidence. Identify interventions that are effective and can be implemented in the community.
Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals are committed to increasing scientific and professional knowledge of behavior and people's understanding of themselves and others and to the use of such knowledge to improve the condition of individuals, organizations, and society.
Psychotherapy, sometimes called talk therapy, refers to a variety of treatments that aim to help a person identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Most psychotherapy takes place when a licensed mental health professional and a patient meet one-on-one or in a group setting. Psychotherapy is also a strength-based practice with the purpose of supporting individuals in exploring how past experiences have influenced their present.
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Silvia is effortlessly effective in making a genuine connection and connecting hidden dots like a detective, while making you feel sane and human, no matter what you throw at her. | loved my experience!
My visit was very nice. My therapist was very serene and helped calm me down. I need that sometime and she more than helped! Gave good advice without being bossy. I like it.
Silvia is effortlessly effective in making a genuine connection and connecting hidden dots like a detective, while making you feel sane and human, no matter what you throw at her. | loved my experience!