Sylvia Franklin

Sylvia Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and intellectual disability-related challenges. She writes plainly and listens closely to learn what matters most to each person. Her style mixes compassion with clear, practical steps so parents and caregivers can act between sessions.

She draws on client-centered methods that start with the person's strengths. Sessions often look at how different parts of a person’s life fit together and where change feels most possible. Sylvia asks what led someone to this moment and what small next steps would be useful. She also brings in mindfulness practices and motivational conversations to help people find focus and momentum.

Her background includes work in schools, court-related programs, detention centers, and disaster mental health response. That experience shaped an ability to guide people through sudden change, trauma, and transitional stages. She has provided individual and group support and has worked with people navigating caregiving and aging concerns.

Sylvia earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Spelman College and a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from Clark Atlanta University, graduating summa cum laude. She has spent many years helping clients set goals, build coping skills, and find humor and resilience through difficult times.

In sessions she blends practical planning, gentle spirituality when welcomed, and a sense of humor. The aim is steady progress toward clearer priorities and a stronger sense of self. Parents and caregivers who want straightforward guidance and steady support often find this approach relatable.

How her approaches shape online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are. The therapist listens without judgment and helps clients name their priorities and goals. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress, which can help with anxiety, anger, and grief.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a team effort. Sylvia will ask about your needs, goals, and what feels workable in daily life. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made. That collaborative process helps keep sessions relevant and doable.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Online work can also help maintain momentum between in-person appointments and let therapy continue during life transitions. Ask about the exact options offered so sessions match your routine and comfort.