Kimberly Sylla , LCSW

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

Over the course of her career she has worked with diverse populations and age groups on concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, psychosis, substance use disorders, and a variety of vocational, educational, social, and family stressors. Her practice emphasizes issues including stress, addictions, LGBT matters, self-esteem, relationships, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

Her therapeutic stance is warm, engaging, and nonjudgmental, focused on identifying and building each person’s strengths while meeting them where they are. She uses an integrative, trauma-informed approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered methods, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and ecological systems perspectives. Kimberly aims to form a collaborative alliance characterized by respect and trust and to support clients as they move at their own pace toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy fits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It focuses on building psychological flexibility so people can move toward what matters to them rather than getting stuck avoiding discomfort.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and everyday stressors where learning specific coping skills can make a difference.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist provides empathy and support so the person can explore their own goals and solutions. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, processing life transitions, and strengthening personal insight.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kimberly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy reflects the client’s priorities.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, clients can access consistent support without long commutes, coordinate appointments around work or family responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care during life changes. These options help make therapy more flexible and accessible while allowing licensed professionals to provide focused, evidence-informed care.