Christiana K. Silva, Ph.D. operates a clinical psychology practice in Lakeside at 12064 Woodside Ave on the Woodside Avenue commercial corridor. Her interdisciplinary care model for pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorders coordinates oral health management through Lakeside dental providers such as Arnold Cutler, DDS on Channel Road. Dr. Silva earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and a B.S. in Psychology from UC San Diego, with doctoral research focused on dysfluent speech patterns in abused children. She serves as Chief Behavioral Health Officer for Fusion Care Group and founded SD Psychological Services, building over thirteen years of clinical operations across San Diego County with therapeutic exercise referrals extending to Lakeside resources such as Planet Fitness on Woodside Ave. Specialized assessment protocols encompass ADOS-2 autism diagnostic evaluation, Conners-4 ADHD rating scale administration, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy utilizing the UCLA PTSD Reaction Index for pediatric and adult patients.