Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Kim Kavanshansky, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW022334
- NPI
- 1922743277
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Kim supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Chronic illness issues
About Kim
Kim Kavanshansky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with 18 years of professional experience helping people manage major life stressors. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and issues related to chronic physical health. Her approach is practical and straightforward when someone is feeling overwhelmed.
Kim has worked with people affected by long-term illness and by traumatic events. She also supports those coping with parenting strain, addiction-related struggles, compassion fatigue, and changes such as divorce or caregiving responsibilities. She listens to what is happening now and helps identify what needs attention next.
In sessions she encourages open conversation about thoughts and feelings and helps clients map out steps they can try between meetings. That can look like trying a different way to handle stress, practicing short skills for mood management, or talking through a relationship problem to find clearer options.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match practical tools to each person’s situation. Kim emphasizes steady, real-world strategies rather than quick fixes. She also pays attention to how health problems and caregiving responsibilities affect emotions and daily routines.
People who meet with her can expect a direct, calm style focused on everyday life and problem solving. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s matching process to schedule an initial session and see if her way of working fits their needs.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Many clinicians use a small set of evidence-based techniques to guide session work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by practicing new responses and testing assumptions; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Trauma-informed techniques help people process difficult events in manageable steps and build coping strategies for triggers and symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a short set of focused skills first and then shifting to longer-term problem solving if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family life, including shorter check-ins during a lunch break, not needing travel time, or choosing sessions that do not require being on camera. These practical benefits can help make consistent work on goals more manageable.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship problems, trauma, and issues linked to chronic physical illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on concrete steps people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience supporting people with emotional and life stressors.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers