Therapist profile
Kimberly Portanova, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC008071
- NPI1326474610
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Anger management experience
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
About Kimberly
Kimberly Portanova is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English.
Kimberly uses practical conversation and problem-solving to address day-to-day strains. She treats anger as a response that can be noticed, understood, and shifted through clearer communication and coping skills. She has previous experience leading anger management groups and brings that background into one-on-one work.
The approach in her sessions is collaborative. She treats the person as the expert on their own life and helps map out manageable steps forward. That can mean practicing ways to speak up without snapping, spotting patterns that lead to resentment, or learning short strategies to calm down in the moment.
She also supports work on parenting challenges and mood disorders by focusing on practical changes people can use at home and at work. For trauma and post-traumatic stress, she works at a pace the client sets and centers safety and stabilization before deeper processing.
If someone is unsure about next steps, Kimberly asks a few focused questions to clarify priorities and then co-creates a plan. The site’s matching process begins with a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session to get started.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many clinicians combine focused, evidence-based techniques to help with anger, mood, and stress. Cognitive-behavioral techniques involve noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral changes; this helps with workplace frustration, shame, and patterns that fuel resentment. Skills-based training teaches short, repeatable tools for calming the body, managing escalation, and improving communication under stress. These are practical steps people can try between sessions.Picking the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they check what’s helping and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins during breaks. Phone sessions often use less bandwidth and can be simpler for quick progress checks, while video sessions let the therapist notice body language and teach in-session skills. Ask about the available formats when you schedule so sessions match your day-to-day life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger among other related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative; she helps people notice patterns, practice communication, and build coping skills for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She holds 15 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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