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Online therapist

Kimberly Sylla

Calm guidance for stressful life moments

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania, Utah, Connecticut
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kimberly

Kimberly Sylla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. She offers steady, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, substance concerns, or major life changes. Her tone is warm and non-judgmental, and she focuses on helping clients find workable steps they can use day to day.

She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods that match each person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit what the client is ready for.

Background and approach

Kimberly draws on skills from cognitive and emotional therapies to help with mood, coping, relationships, and impulse concerns. Kimberly earned a Master of Social Work from Temple University with a concentration in direct service and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from La Salle University. She also completed a certification in advanced drug and alcohol counseling and has worked across many clinical settings.

Her practice blends techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Those approaches guide practical tools like emotion regulation, values-based action, and clearer communication. Sessions can include talk-based problem solving, skill practice, and planning for next steps.

Kimberly aims to build trust and work at a pace that feels manageable. She sees clients located in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches that translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them; it often helps with mood, sleep, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on understanding and expressing emotional responses and can support clearer communication and stronger emotional awareness.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. Kimberly asks about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggests methods to try together. This collaborative process means the plan can change as progress unfolds and new needs emerge.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging offers flexible ways to meet. These formats let people fit sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limits and keep consistent momentum between visits. Kimberly uses those options to practice skills, troubleshoot challenges, and follow up on goals in ways that suit each client’s schedule and style.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Kimberly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and related challenges such as sleep problems, parenting stress, and career changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, engaging, and non-judgmental. Sessions focus on practical steps, skill building, and emotional support.
What is her background and experience?
Kimberly holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a bachelor’s in psychology from La Salle University, with 25 years of clinical experience and an advanced drug and alcohol counseling certification.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - PA LCSW CW021477 and CT LCSW 16103, and practices in Pennsylvania.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania, Utah, Connecticut
Languages
English

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