Sylvia Franklin

Sylvia Franklin is a Georgia-based counseling professional with 20 years of clinical and social services experience. She combines formal training with long-term practice to support adults, adolescents, and families facing a wide range of challenges.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College in 1997 and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services from Clark Atlanta University in 2003, where she also served as president of the honor society. In addition to her counseling degree, she is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Developmental Disabilities Professional. She holds a Georgia professional counseling license that affirms her qualifications to provide clinical counseling (license number LPC004919).

Throughout her career she has delivered individual and group counseling for families and children, provided career counseling, and offered high school transitional rehabilitation counseling for students with learning disabilities. She has also worked within Superior Court programs and detention centers to provide therapeutic support.

In 2005 she served as a Disaster Mental Health specialist first responder following Hurricane Katrina, traveling to Louisiana to assist with crisis stabilization and immediate mental health needs.

Her counseling approach centers on exploring the different parts of the self and examining the question - how did I get here? Together with clients she reviews the people, places, and circumstances that shaped their current situation, clarifies priorities, and develops a practical plan for change. With a client’s permission she may incorporate elements of spirituality - understood as what feeds the mind, body, and soul and provides a sense of purpose - as a source of motivation. She also integrates humor into sessions, believing that laughter can be therapeutic.

Sylvia describes herself as a people person who takes joy in helping others reach their fullest potential and find inner peace. She offers a trustworthy, non-judgmental space for clients to process life’s challenges and work toward meaningful growth.