Katie Silver, LCSW-C, BCD

Mental Health Business Consultant, Speaker, and Founder of Silver Psychotherapy

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Welcome to Silver Psychotherapy, a premier mental health outpatient clinic based in Maryland, that is dedicated to providing comprehensive therapy and medication management services for individuals and families. I’m Katie Silver, LCSW-C, the Founder of Silver Psychotherapy, with over 20 years of experience as a licensed clinician, business consultant, and mental health advocate.

As a leader in the mental health field, I am passionate about not only supporting our clients’ mental wellness but also empowering mental health professionals to grow. My work extends beyond clinical care—while I oversee practice management and business development at Silver Psychotherapy, I also offer business coaching for therapists, helping clinicians navigate private practice growth, leadership development, and ethical entrepreneurship.

In addition, I am an active mental health speaker and advocate, delivering interactive speaking engagements and workshops on topics within the area mental health, practice growth strategies, burnout prevention, and growing a healthy workplace. Whether you are seeking a dynamic speaker for a mental health conference, training for your team, or individual business coaching, I bring real-world experience as a clinician, wife, mother, daughter, and friend—grounding every session in compassion and practical insight.

At Silver Psychotherapy, our expert team of providers delivers personalized, evidence-based therapy designed to meet your unique goals. From individual counseling to family therapy, we foster healing, resilience, and hope through tailored treatment plans.

My Education

Katie Silver, LCSW-C, BCD, is a highly experienced trauma therapist, business consultant, and the Founder of Silver Psychotherapy, a leading mental health outpatient practice in Maryland. Katie specializes in trauma-focused therapy, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Brainspotting, providing evidence-based treatment for individuals navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and related mental health challenges.

Katie earned her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from the prestigious University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and developed her clinical expertise at Duke University Medical Center and within additional outpaitnet settings. She has extensive experience delivering dual diagnosis treatment and supporting first responders, military personnel, and veterans within the Veterans Administration Healthcare System in La Jolla, CA.

Licensed to practice in both Maryland and California, Katie is committed to offering trauma therapy, PTSD treatment, and mental health services that foster lasting healing and resilience. Her dedication extends beyond clinical work—Katie has served as an adjunct professor at the graduate level, mentoring future mental health professionals.

Since founding Silver Psychotherapy in 2016, Katie has remained deeply engaged in mental health advocacy and is passionate about supporting women in business, particularly within the mental health field. In addition to her clinical work, Katie offers business consulting for therapists and mental health entrepreneurs, helping them grow sustainable, ethical practices.