Therapist profile
Sylvia Franklin, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Codependency and relationships
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Georgia / LPC004919
- NPI
- 1538339700
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Sylvia
Sylvia Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with more than 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief, codependency, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
Sylvia draws on practical, person-focused methods to help a client sort through how they got where they are. She listens for the parts of the self that matter most to a person, then helps identify one or two priorities to address first. Sessions can include straightforward goal-setting and small steps to try between meetings.
Her background includes work in counseling and social services, career and transitional rehabilitation counseling for students with learning disabilities, and court-related counseling services. She also served as a disaster mental health responder after Hurricane Katrina, providing crisis support in affected communities.
In sessions Sylvia sometimes brings elements of spirituality as motivation rather than religion, and she may use humor to ease difficult conversations. Her style aims to make complex problems feel more manageable by breaking them into clear pieces and workable actions.
People who reach out typically want help setting boundaries, managing emotions, coping with loss or change, or reducing harm from substance use. Sylvia asks questions, helps set realistic goals, and works collaboratively so people can see gradual shifts in how they handle stressful situations.
How sessions work
How Sylvia integrates approaches and online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping a person define their own goals. The therapist reflects what she hears and supports the client in choosing the next steps, which can be helpful for relationship and codependency concerns.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts, sensations, and feelings without getting carried away by them. This can help when anxiety, anger, or strong urges make it hard to respond calmly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sylvia collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan over time so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking; the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work or caregiving by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work after a move or when local options are limited. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so a suitable plan can be scheduled.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Sylvia works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, grief, codependency, parenting and career concerns among others.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a person-centered, practical approach that looks at the parts of the self and how a person arrived at their current situation. Sessions focus on identifying priorities and small steps forward.
What is her clinical background?
She has worked in counseling and social services for over 20 years, including rehabilitation counseling, school transition work, court-related services, and disaster response after Hurricane Katrina.
What is her credential and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.