- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and anger
- Life purpose work
About Sylvia
Sylvia Stogner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Mississippi with 35 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and ADHD. She also focuses on life purpose, midlife concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and relationship patterns such as attachment and abandonment worries.
Sylvia speaks plainly in sessions and keeps conversations direct. She helps people name what feels difficult and then looks at small, practical steps to try. Sessions often include talking through patterns of thought and behavior, learning ways to manage intense feelings, and practicing communication strategies for strained relationships.
Her background spans public and private settings over many years, including work related to behavioral concerns in schools and with foster-adoptive care. That experience informs how she notices stress responses and supports someone who is coping with repeated crises or long-term strain. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work.
Sylvia aims to create an environment where people can speak openly about their thoughts and feelings. She listens for recurring patterns and helps people experiment with different responses. When people are facing a career change, health setback, or relationship shift, she helps them examine what matters next and what small choices they can make now.
To begin, she asks a few questions about current struggles and goals. From there she and the client decide on an approach and set practical steps to try between sessions.
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used by licensed professionals include cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused methods. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thinking and trying concrete behavior changes to reduce anxiety, panic, or mood problems. Trauma-focused methods look at how past upsetting events affect current reactions and teach skills to notice and manage intense feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to select methods that match current needs, goals, and preferences. That choice may shift over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life since sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or health appointments. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular check-ins, try short focused meetings, and use sessions for practical problem solving without needing extra travel time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and ADHD. Additional focuses include life purpose, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and relationship patterns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses clear, practical conversation to identify patterns and small steps. Sessions often combine talking through thoughts with exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of experience in public and private settings, including work related to behavioral concerns in schools and foster-adoptive care.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.