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Mindfulness-based care
Practical coping skills
Collaborative goal setting
About Kimberly
Kimberly Sylla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of therapy experience. She aims to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, or life changes. Her manner is warm and non-judgmental, and she focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.
She draws on Mindfulness Therapy alongside cognitive and behavior-focused methods to help people notice patterns and make small shifts. Kimberly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to address unhelpful thoughts and build workable routines. She also incorporates elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when emotional regulation skills are needed.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from La Salle University. She also holds a certification in advanced drug and alcohol counseling and has worked across a wide range of concerns, including trauma, substance use, ADHD, and bereavement.
Kimberly places emphasis on building trust and partnering with each person to set realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, exploring values, and applying mindfulness in daily life. She pays attention to the person’s context and tailors strategies to fit their everyday responsibilities.
Outside of practice she enjoys literature, travel, culture, and time with her son. She also completed legal studies at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in 2009, which informs her broad perspective on life transitions and systems.
How Kimberly Uses Mindfulness and ACT Online
Kimberly commonly blends Mindfulness Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered approaches. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without immediate reaction, which can reduce reactivity to stress and improve sleep and focus. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them, which can help with avoidance, addictions, and life transitions. Client-Centered work prioritizes listening and building a strong therapeutic relationship so people feel heard and respected.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Kimberly will talk with each person about their goals, try strategies, and adjust as needed. She frames therapy as teamwork where skills practice and reflection are tailored to the person’s daily life and needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, remove travel time, or allow shorter check-ins on a work break. It also lets people try mindfulness exercises and behavioral tools in the setting where they use them, then talk through what did or didn’t work at the next appointment. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises to match pacing, attention, and practical constraints so therapy feels manageable.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kimberly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related struggles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, engaging, and non-judgmental. She focuses on practical skills, mindfulness, and building a trusting working relationship.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from Temple University, plus a Bachelor’s in Psychology from La Salle University and a certification in advanced drug and alcohol counseling.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials in Pennsylvania and Connecticut and practices from Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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