- Anger management
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
About Sylvia
Sylvia Stogner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi with 35 years of professional experience. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and ADHD. Sylvia also focuses on issues such as attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and problems with communication.
She has worked across public and private settings for decades. That includes time connected to schools, foster care and adoptive settings, and home-based work. Her background means she is familiar with behavioral challenges that show up in daily life and in relationships with others.
Sylvia keeps sessions straightforward. She invites clients to talk through thoughts and feelings without judgment. Conversations aim to identify triggers, notice unhelpful patterns, and practice different responses to strong emotions like anger or panic.
In practical terms she helps people develop coping skills for anxiety and stress, strategies for managing impulses, and ways to rebuild trust after traumatic events. She also supports people dealing with isolation, midlife shifts, or questions about life purpose.
People can expect clear, down-to-earth guidance rather than jargon. The emphasis is on learning tools that can be used outside sessions and on small changes that reduce daily distress. Sylvia works in English and practices in Mississippi as an LCSW.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used for anger and trauma include cognitive-behavioral methods and skills-based approaches. Cognitive-behavioral methods look at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teach practical steps to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce reactive behavior. Skills-based work focuses on breathing, grounding, impulse control, and communication strategies to manage strong emotions like anger or panic.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to test approaches, see what helps most, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences. That means the techniques used can change over time as skills develop and situations shift.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people benefit from remote sessions because they fit into a weekday routine, cut travel time, and make it easier to keep follow-up appointments. Remote work can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions without video for times when bandwidth or quiet is limited. Ask about which formats are available when you schedule to find what fits your life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and ADHD along with related issues such as attachment and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is straightforward and conversational, focusing on identifying triggers, changing reactions, and practicing new coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Sylvia has 35 years of professional experience in both public and private settings, including work connected to schools and foster care situations.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an MS LCSW and practices in Mississippi.
In which language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.