Who is Dr. Silvestri?
Dr. Kenneth Silvestri has dedicated over four decades to helping individuals overcome emotional and physical challenges through his unique blend of psychotherapy, homeopathy, and systemic healing approaches. Since establishing his private practice in 1980, he has guided countless individuals toward improved well-being.
Dr. Silvestri holds a doctoral degree in anthropology and psychology from Columbia University and has received prestigious national fellowships in the social sciences at the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania. His expertise is further enriched by post-doctoral training at the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy in New York City and the Multi-Cultural Family Institute with Monica McGoldrick.
A Certified Homeopath, Dr. Silvestri completed intensive certification programs under the guidance of renowned homeopaths Dr. Luc De Schepper and David Little. By combining homeopathy with psychotherapy, he has developed a comprehensive approach to healing that addresses both emotional and physical concerns.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Silvestri has contributed extensively to academia. For over 20 years, he served as an adjunct professor at Montclair State University, the College of Saint Elizabeth, and Kean University. He currently holds positions as a Clinical Professor for Daybreak University’s graduate Counseling program and as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at the New York Medical College.
Affectionately known as Dr. Ken, he brings a well-rounded perspective to his work, informed by his dedication to personal growth and creative pursuits. He is an active black belt student of Aikido, practices Qigong and Tai Chi, and finds inspiration in photography and poetry.
Dr. Silvestri’s lifelong commitment to blending science, art, and healing continues to leave a lasting impact on those he serves.
You can learn more about Dr Silvestri from an interview conducted by Dr Mehmet Yildiz on Medium and Substack:
Sample Stories
“How to Widen Your Lens and Become a Systemic Thinker and Communicator: in Memory of Paul Byers” Illumination|Medium, Jan 27, 2021,
How to Walk on The Wild Side. Psychology Today, December 19, 2024,
Building Stronger Bonds: How Intimacy Heals & Improves Relationships ILLUMINATION-Curated on Medium, May 14, 2024,
A Book Review of Nora Bateson’s “Combining” Psychology Today, November 22, 2023,
“How to Be in Harmony and Sustain our Interdependency. Lessons from Aikido.” Illumination|Medium, July 28, 2020,
Check out his book A Wider Lens: How to See Your Life Differently
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