Behind Every Rebel is a Story
Meet Dr. Adina
Hi, I’m Dr. Adina Silvestri—founder of Life Cycles Counseling, licensed professional counselor, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and certified brainspotting practitioner based in Richmond, Virginia. With 20 years of experience, I specialize in trauma recovery, addiction, anger management, and supporting children who’ve experienced trauma.
My approach is warm, intuitive, and a little rebellious. I use cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques like Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (Level 2), hypnotherapy, and ketamine-assisted therapy to help you feel better, faster. Whether through individual, couples, family, or group counseling, every session is tailored to meet you exactly where you are.
When you walk into my office, you’ll find a compassionate, judgment-free space. No waitlists—just real support, real connection, and a partner on your path to becoming a more authentic you.
5-Star Facebook & Google Reviews
Dr. Silvestri thinks outside of the box to help her clients recover and heal! She is one of the few therapists I know who will treat addiction without requiring 12-step. She offers unique approaches and gets amazing results in weeks when it takes others months or years. I highly recommend her as an accomplished and respected professional!”
Dr. Elizabeth Bonet, PhD, LMHC
I recommend Adina Silvestri wholeheartedly. She’s kind, compassionate and eager to help those of us who want and need help. I’ve been seeing her for a year and my only regret is that I did not find her sooner. Let her know what you need and expect and she’ll do her part to help you. If you are serious about wanting help, look no further. Life Cycles Counseling is for you.
Adina is very good. She makes me slow down and really think about in-depth specifics on situations and ways to help me cope with them, so I don’t get into the same destructive habits. Thank you for taking me on and helping me in a very low, self-destructive point in my life. We still have work to do, but I can’t do this alone. I tried and failed repeatedly. So again, thank you!!