Kimberly Sylla, LCSW

Kimberly Sylla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to a wide range of people and age groups. 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, she has a certification in advanced drug and alcohol counseling and, as a personal note, graduated from the Beasley School of Law at Temple University in 2009.

Her clinical experience includes supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, psychosis, and substance use disorders, as well as vocational, educational, social, and familial stressors. Her practice emphasizes a warm, engaging, and non-judgmental presence that highlights each person’s strengths and resources. Kimberly describes her work as meeting clients where they are and building a therapeutic alliance grounded in mutual respect.

Kimberly uses an integrative approach that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Ecological Systems Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care to tailor treatment to individual needs. She is committed to supporting clients as they move at their own pace and within the context of their lives. Outside of practice she enjoys literature, travel, cultural experiences, and spending quality time with her son.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing

Kimberly often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values, accept difficult internal experiences, and take meaningful action toward goals. ACT can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most rather than on eliminating unpleasant thoughts.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and many everyday concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach Kimberly integrates when clients need skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. DBT offers concrete tools to manage intense feelings and reduce self-harmful or impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kimberly works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods to fit each person’s circumstances and pace.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging can increase flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and receive support from familiar surroundings. Licensed professionals and therapists can provide effective care through these formats, and Kimberly tailors the mode of communication to what works best for each client.