Kimberly Sylla , LCSW

Kimberly Sylla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of clinical experience supporting people across a wide range of life stages and challenges. She earned a Master of Social Work from Temple University with a concentration in Direct Service and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from La Salle University, and she also holds a certification in advanced drug and alcohol counseling. In addition to her social work training, she graduated from Temple Universitys Beasley School of Law in 2009.

Kimberly has worked with clients facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, psychosis, substance use disorders, and many vocational, educational, social, and family stressors. Her practice includes care for concerns such as grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She draws on both clinical training and real-world experience to tailor treatment to each persons circumstances.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, engaging, and non-judgmental, focused on building a trusting alliance and highlighting individual strengths. Kimberly uses an integrative framework that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed approaches, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and ecological perspectives to address symptoms and support growth. She meets people where they are and collaborates on a pace and path that fit each clients goals and context.

Outside of practice she enjoys literature, travel, culture, and spending quality time with her son. Kimberly looks forward to partnering with clients who are ready to take steps toward meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Kimberly integrates several evidence-informed methods into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and coping with crisis moments. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and personal growth through empathy, active listening, and respect for each clients pace and values.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of Kimberlys collaborative process. She works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques so therapy fits the individuals life and priorities. This collaborative stance makes it easier to adjust the plan as progress occurs.

Online therapy modalities - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility to fit work, family, and geographic constraints. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and select the communication style that best supports engagement and progress with a licensed professional.