Therapist profile
Kimberly Portanova, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Parenting
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- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
About Kimberly
Kimberly Portanova is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and parenting concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to feel steadier at home and clearer about next moves.
Kimberly centers sessions on the person’s own story and strengths. She encourages clients to notice what already helps them cope and to build on those skills. Conversations are direct and down-to-earth, aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes running anger management groups and supporting people through post-traumatic stress and mood challenges. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns that get in the way of daily life. The approach is focused on skills people can try between sessions.
When parenting is a source of strain, Kimberly helps parents sort priorities, manage stress, and improve communication with household members. She also works with women's issues and self-worth concerns, giving attention to practical habits that affect mood.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. Kimberly invites people to think of therapy as a place to test new strategies and to steadily rebuild confidence in handling difficult situations.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Many clinicians who describe their work this way draw on proven therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and teaching coping skills. For example, cognitive techniques help people spot and adjust thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression, which can reduce daily overwhelm and improve mood. Behavioral skill work emphasizes small, repeatable actions - such as activity scheduling or relaxation practices - that can lift energy and steadiness between sessions.Another common approach addresses traumatic stress by helping people process distressing memories in short, structured steps and by strengthening safety and grounding skills. These methods are intended to reduce distressing reactions and support clearer daily functioning. Choosing the right mix of techniques is collaborative; the therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can also adapt exercises and homework for work-at-home routines so changes are practical and realistic.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and parenting concerns. Additional focus areas include communication problems, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a practical, strengths-based approach that helps people notice what already works. Sessions aim to develop concrete skills and manageable next steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional experience in counseling and related work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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