Karly Pulcinella, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

As a true Virgo, when I'm not advocating for students in my daytime role, you can usually find me walking along Kelly Drive with a coffee, checking out menus of new Philly restaurants, dreaming up my next travel adventure, or getting lost in a good book on my Kindle alongside my shih-tzu poodle, Jack. I'm also known to rewatch a favorite series for the millionth time and can quote The Parent Trap (I'm team Chessy with a slight affinity for Meredith Blake). I highly value authenticity, candidness, and a healthy dose of humor in therapy. I believe in bringing my true self to our sessions, creating a warm, grounded space where you feel entirely safe to do the exact same.

I draw upon many modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and concepts of Internal Family Systems (IFS). My goal is to provide my clients with an approach that best fits their needs. Therapy is personal and individualized—there's no one-size-fits-all. I firmly believe that everyone can benefit from a non-judgmental space to process thoughts and feelings out loud to combat that oh-so-common "overthinking." When faced with life's heavy burdens, it is easy to feel isolated or "stuck." I am here to support and collaborate with you so you can feel genuinely empowered.

I work with adolescents and adults navigating varying diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, neurodevelopmental disorders, and adjustment disorders. I also specialize in supporting individuals through stress, burnout, and life transitions. With experience working in schools across various roles, I operate from a trauma-informed lens and am deeply passionate about social-emotional learning and restorative justice. Beyond individual therapy, I enjoy discussing, consulting on, and providing training in these areas.