- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Kimberly
Kimberly Portanova is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She offers calm, practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. Her approach centers on uncovering strengths and using them to move past obstacles clients face.
Kimberly emphasizes that each person knows their own story best. She works alongside clients as a guide, helping them notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on concrete steps to manage intense feelings, handle anger, and improve communication. She has led anger management groups in the past and draws on that experience when helping people practice new skills. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with room for reflection and skill-building.
Topics often include mood regulation, post-traumatic stress, and building greater self-compassion. Parents who are stretched thin can expect short-term strategies and pacing that fit a busy life. Kimberly helps with practical parenting challenges and the emotional strain that can come with them.
She also addresses women's issues and supports people working on self-love and better relationships. Kimberly invites clients to set the direction for their work together and she offers steady guidance along the way. She frames therapy as a collaborative journey toward clearer goals, more effective coping, and a renewed sense of purpose.
What Kimberly works with
Everything Kimberly lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kimberly helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Kimberly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on managing strong emotions and building skills. One common approach she uses helps people learn practical skills for handling anger and intense feelings, such as noticing triggers, practicing breathing or grounding, and rehearsing different responses. This kind of work is useful for stress, mood problems, and anger management.Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, which helps people understand how past hurts affect current reactions and relationships. The work involves paced processing and learning ways to regain a sense of control and safety in daily life. This can be helpful for anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and recovery from abuse.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and tailor techniques to the client's goals, preferences, and pace. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Online therapy offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone sessions take less bandwidth, and chat or messaging can fit short check-ins or busy days. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work and family life.
Questions people ask about Kimberly
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger. Additional focus areas include communication problems, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, with an emphasis on identifying strengths and trying concrete strategies. The therapist acts as a guide to help clients set and reach their goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood and trauma-related concerns and running anger management groups.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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