Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- ADHD
How Sylvia works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sylvia
Sylvia Stogner is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and ADHD. Her style aims to make conversations straightforward and nonjudgmental so people can talk about what matters most.
Sylvia draws on long experience in public and personal settings. She has worked in schools, foster and adoptive contexts, and home-based programs. That background gives her practical insight into behavior, coping, and daily routines.
Background and approach
In sessions she focuses on creating a calm space for talking through difficult feelings and reactions. Conversations move at a practical pace, with attention to real-life triggers and habits. She helps people notice patterns and try small, manageable changes between meetings.
People who come for help with anger or addiction often leave with clearer steps to try when emotions run high. For anxiety and trauma she emphasizes steady coping skills and ways to reduce overwhelming moments. Her approach combines decades of clinical experience with a straightforward, supportive manner.
Sylvia practices in Mississippi and conducts sessions in English. She invites people to take the first step toward clearer thinking and healthier responses, and she supports them as they try different tools and strategies.
What Sylvia works with
Everything Sylvia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sylvia's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches for managing emotions online
Sylvia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping and emotional regulation. One common approach she uses teaches simple skills for managing intense feelings - identifying triggers, slowing responses, and practicing grounding exercises - which can help with anger and panic. Another approach focuses on building routines and small behavior changes to reduce cravings and improve daily coping for addiction and ADHD challenges.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Sylvia works with each person to assess what feels most useful, tries techniques together in sessions, and adjusts the plan based on what helps the individual meet their goals and daily demands.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let the conversation feel close to an in-person visit, while phone sessions can be useful when a lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief skills practice, or follow-up between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to practice new skills in real time.
Questions people ask about Sylvia
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sylvia supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and ADHD. She also addresses related issues like communication problems, impulsivity, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She keeps sessions straightforward and nonjudgmental. Conversations focus on identifying patterns, practicing coping skills, and trying small changes that fit daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of professional work in public and personal settings, including schools, foster and adoptive contexts, and home-based programs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MS and is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.