Meet Your Therapists
Dedicated to empowering you on your journey to mental well-being.
Chanel De Freitas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Chanel De Freitas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University in Evanston IL. Before founding Silver Lining Counselling Services in Trinidad and Tobago, Chanel worked as an associate therapist at Skylight Counseling Center in Chicago IL. Chanel employs an eclectic approach to her work, utilizing Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Person-Centered techniques. She believes in customizing a unique therapeutic approach based on each client's personal needs.
Chanel works with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, panic disorder, life transition, grief and loss. Chanel is also passionate about working with couples, families, LGBTQ+ clients and parents/families of children on the autism spectrum.
Associations
- NBCC National Board for Certified Counselors
- ACA American Counseling Association
- Chi Sigma Iota: Nu Upsilon Chapter
Simone Da Costa - Couples Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, UKCP
Simone Da Costa is a passionate seeker and life long learner. She has pursued her personal growth and spiritual journey for the past 12 years. Her pursuits led her to become a yoga and meditation teacher as well as an integrative psychotherapist with a focus on couples therapy. Obtaining her BSc. in Psychology and her MA in Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy, Simone offers an integrative, mind-body approach to therapy. She is accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and upholds these standards and ethics of practice.
Simones offers integrative, compassionate couples therapy that draws from evidence-based approaches including emotionally focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, attachment theory and trauma-informed practices. She supports couples in understanding the deeper dynamics driving their patterns, improving communication, and rebuilding connection and trust. Whether navigating conflict, disconnection, or life transitions, she helps partners uncover unmet needs, heal emotional wounds, and develop tools to relate to one another with more empathy, clarity, and resilience.
Shania Ali
Associate Counselor, MA, BACP
Shania Ali is an associate counselor with a Master of Arts in Integrative Counselling awarded by Leeds Beckett University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of the West Indies. Shania adopts an integrative approach in client work, providing a blend of person-centered, humanistic and psychodynamic therapeutic models and techniques. Shania is a compassionate practitioner who enjoys working creatively, existentially and holistically.
Shania is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and completed her training in Leeds, England, working with clients of varying age groups and mental health concerns such as bereavement, general anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship breakdowns and more. Shania works with young adults, adult individuals, couples and families, fostering a warm and non-judgmental safe space for all clients to feel heard and supported, and to hold one's emotional weight together.
Our Values
Confidentiality
Creativity
Compassion
Acceptance