Silver Saporito (Drobnick) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker having received her Masters degree from Rutgers University School of Social Work. She is also a Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association. Silver provides individual, family and couples counseling. She specializes in the treatment of relationship issues, depression and anxiety disorders and nutritional health. Silver uses an integrative approach in counseling drawing upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and many others.
One of Silver’s areas of expertise is the food/mood connection, what we eat and how it has a direct impact on how we feel. She believes in the importance of a whole food, nutrient dense diet in order to achieve optimal mental health. By focusing on physiological function, lifestyle choices, culinary wellness, and social and emotional well-being, Silver helps individuals support their bodies’ innate ability to heal itself. She assesses clients' bio-individual needs such as blood sugar regulation, food allergies, digestive distress, hormonal imbalances, emotional stress and nutrient deficiencies. She offers comprehensive strategies such as nutritional plans, lifestyle and behavior modifications, stress and nervous system re-patterning and supplemental nutrients in order to progress the body toward a state of balance.
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Silver works with couples experiencing relationship issues such as communication problems, difficulties involving trust, frequent arguing and feelings of disconnection. Silver integrates many theories and models when working with couples including John Gray, Terry Real, the Gottman approach, Imago therapy, and other influential leaders in the field.
Silver’s work experience includes school counseling where she worked with elementary aged students experiencing behavioral issues. Additionally, she has experience in community mental health agencies where she has helped individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and mood disorders.
Silver is married and lives with her husband and two children in Northern New Jersey.
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