- Warm and direct
- Focus on daily skills
- Experience with addiction
About Kimberly
Kimberly Sylla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of clinical experience. She aims to connect with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, codependency, or major life changes. Her tone is warm and nonjudgmental and she focuses on practical steps to ease daily strain.
Kimberly blends several proven methods to fit each person’s needs. She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and develop new habits. Mindful and acceptance-based tools help when emotions feel intense or stuck. She also draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from La Salle University. She holds the credential LCSW and has additional certification in advanced drug and alcohol counseling. She has spent many years helping people manage trauma, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and substance-related issues.
In sessions Kimberly emphasizes collaboration. She listens for strengths and works with each person to set realistic goals. Sessions often mix skill practice, problem solving, and reflective conversation to help people make steady progress.
Outside of work she enjoys literature, travel, cultural events, and time with her son. She also earned a law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2009, which informs her clear approach to problem solving.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when someone wants to move forward despite strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and changing behaviors through simple exercises and homework. It often supports anxiety, depression, and habit changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, giving space for them to guide the pace and topics in sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments happen as work progresses to find what feels most helpful.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are provided, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit more easily into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into conversation. Licensed professionals tailor the mix of approaches to the client and aim to make sessions useful and practical for everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania, Utah, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, codependency, grief, trauma, bipolar concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm, engaging, and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on practical skills, reflective conversation, and building on individual strengths.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and age ranges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania with licensure noted as PA LCSW and CT LCSW.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are held.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
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