- Client-centered methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused steps
About Sylvia
Sylvia Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with more than 20 years in counseling and social services. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, and life changes.
Sylvia draws on long experience in schools, courts, detention settings, and disaster response. Early in her career she provided transition and rehabilitation counseling for students with learning differences, and she has done both individual and group work across community settings. That background shapes a practical style in sessions.
Her approach looks at a person as made up of different parts. Together with clients she identifies which parts to shift and sets clear priorities. She also examines the people, places, and events that led to current problems so clients can see how patterns developed and where to intervene.
Sylvia uses elements of client-centered work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. She mixes conversation with practical steps and occasional humor. She may discuss spirituality as a source of motivation but does not present it as religion.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to set short-term goals and try concrete strategies between meetings. The focus is on making day-to-day changes that reduce reactivity, improve communication, and rebuild confidence.
Her training includes a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from Clark Atlanta University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College. She practices as an LPC in Georgia and conducts work in English.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In practice this means sessions focus on the client's concerns, priorities, and strengths while the therapist offers steady feedback and support. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention to present-moment experience and simple breathing or grounding techniques to reduce reactivity and manage anger or anxiety.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Sylvia will work with each person to test what fits their goals and preferences. That planning includes picking a few practical techniques and checking how they work between sessions.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break or sessions that avoid travel time. It also lets people try mindfulness exercises and solution-focused planning in real situations between meetings. If you want to know which session formats are available, check the practice options when you schedule your first visit.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns, career strain, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, goal-focused style that looks at parts of the self and the life events that shaped current patterns. Sessions often include practical steps and brief between-session tasks.
How much experience does she have?
She has more than 20 years of experience working in counseling and social services, including school transition programs, court-related services, and disaster mental health response.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.