Kimberly Sylla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, self-esteem struggles, depression, and relationship difficulties. Kimberly’s manner is warm and nonjudgmental, and she aims to build trust so people feel safe talking about hard things.
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. Sessions often involve learning tools for managing emotions, improving sleep and focus, addressing grief or trauma, and navigating life transitions. Kimberly also brings experience supporting people with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from La Salle University. She holds LCSW licensure in Pennsylvania and Connecticut and completed an advanced certification in drug and alcohol counseling. Kimberly has worked over many years with varied life challenges and settings.
In sessions she draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Her style is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Outside of work she enjoys literature, travel, culture, and time with her son.
People who want straightforward help with coping skills, rebuilding self-esteem, or making steady changes may find her practical, steady approach useful. She invites people to move at their own pace while working toward clearer goals.
Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can help when self-doubt, anxiety, or life changes make it hard to move forward.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical experiments to shift how someone thinks and acts. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and building skills to manage daily stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. Those tools can be helpful for intense emotions, anger, and when coping skills feel worn out.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and what feels manageable. Adjustments are made over time so the plan fits how someone prefers to work and what progress looks like for them.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can teach behavioral exercises, practice communication skills, and review homework just as they would in person, helping people build steady habits and stronger self-esteem over time.
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction issues, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and career-related stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm, engaging, and nonjudgmental. Therapy focuses on building trust, teaching skills, and working together toward realistic goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working in varied settings and with a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and Connecticut and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
