Therapist profile
Sylvia Franklin, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-Focused work
About Sylvia
Sylvia Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 20 years of work in counseling and social services. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief, and life changes.
She trained in psychology and counseling and has worked in a range of settings. That work has included individual and group sessions, rehabilitation counseling for students with learning disabilities, career counseling, and court- and detention-related services. She also responded as a Disaster Mental Health specialist after Hurricane Katrina.
In sessions she uses a practical, person-focused style. She looks at the different parts that make up a person and asks which areas the client wants to change. She traces how people, places, and events have led to current struggles and then helps set priorities and a plan.
Spirituality may be part of the discussion when the client agrees, offered as a source of meaning rather than religion. She also uses humor as a tool to ease tension and open new perspectives during difficult conversations.
Her methods include client-centered conversation, mindfulness practices, solution-focused steps, and motivational interviewing. Clients can expect straightforward discussion about where they are, what matters to them, and practical next steps to try at home.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective. The therapist listens with the intent to understand and helps the client name what matters and decide next steps. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to change by exploring their own goals and values.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work, school, and caregiving. They can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, avoid travel time, and let someone attend from a quieter place. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help make therapy fit everyday life rather than the other way around.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she help with?
She helps people dealing with parenting strain, blended family issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, and related relationship and family concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-centered approach that looks at the parts that make up a person and the events that led to current struggles.
How much experience does she have working in counseling?
She has 20 years of work in counseling and social services, including rehabilitation and court-related counseling roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats can I expect?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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