Kimberly Sylla - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

25 years experience

About Kimberly Sylla

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ) with over 20 years of experience as a therapist working with diverse populations and age ranges. I received a Master of Social Work Degree from Temple University with a concentration in Direct Service. My Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology was obtained at La Salle University. I also have a certification in advanced drug and alcohol counseling. I have worked with clients experiencing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, psychosis, substance use disorders and vocational, educational, social and familial stressors.

My therapy style is warm, engaging and non-judgmental in order to highlight the unique strengths of each individual. I am dedicated to meeting people where they are and creating a therapeutic alliance based upon trust and mutual respect. My integrative approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT ), Ecological Systems Theory, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care.

I look forward to joining with you and supporting you each step of the way along the path you choose at your own pace and within your own context. In my spare time I enjoy literature, travel, culture and quality time with my son. Fun fact! I graduated from the Beasley School of Law at Temple University in 2009.

It would be my pleasure to work with you!

Licenses

LCSW

CW021477

LCSW

13603279-3501

LCSW

16103

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“So far I'm really liking this whole experience and for the first time in a long time I have hope and direction.”

“So far my experience with Kimberly has been great.”

“Very nice and helpful!”

“Kim is so fantastic. So appreciate her counsel and the time she took to get to know me.”

“Kimberly is amazing at what she does. She is very approachable, non-judgmental, a great listener, and very informative and helpful. Highly recommend!”

“Checks in on you, offers suggestions on how to work through things, worksheets with info about topics discussed in therapy. Really great!”

“Kimberly has been a great source for me. She is a gem.”

“I only had one session so far but I felt very comfortable with her,”

“Kim is super helpful. She’s help bring what’s important to my attention and I appreciate all the help she has given me.”

“So far I’m really liking working with Kim!!”

“Very professional and very knowledgeable. I got a great therapist!”

“Therapy with Kim has been quite helpful. In a short period of time I have refined my goals and have understood my relationship with my grief. I have gained confidence moving forward. I appreciate the support, validation and compassion. Thank you Kim.”

“I am 69y/o and I've been in and out of therapy throughout different phases of my life. I was given a therapist by Better Help to help me deal with anxiety. With her help I have worked through my journey of divorce, living alone, retirement and just aging in general. As the onion peeled back we delved into some family-of-origin issues which for me was the source of my anxiety. Kim has been the best therapist I've ever had, hands down. She keeps me on track and guides me through my though processes as if she's known me her entire life. If you are hesitant about starting with therapy online, don't be. Take the step. You're worth it.”

“Just from our first 2 sessions I feel I can express to her things she will be helping me achieve she pin points things I know I need help with but try to avoid. She’s great so far”

“Kimberly has been great. We have only had 2 sessions so far but I’m really enjoying our sessions and the treatment plans she is helping me with. The worksheets help me as well. Highly recommend.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.