- stress and anxiety
- blended family issues
- CBT and client-centered
About Sylvia
Sylvia Lee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
Sylvia centers conversations on the person in front of her. She treats clients as the experts on their lives and looks for strengths that can be built on. Sessions are straightforward and practical, with time spent on what is most pressing for the client.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other methods. That means she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people try small changes to notice different results. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused work appear in sessions when clients want goal-oriented steps or help finding motivation.
Sylvia has experience helping people cope with life changes like divorce, caregiving stress, illness, and shifting family arrangements. She notes work with trauma, attachment struggles, and sexual expression topics such as BDSM and kink when they are part of a client’s concerns. Conversations can include practical communication strategies and planning next steps for relationship or career moves.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in community settings in Wisconsin and work with LGBTQIA+ adults. English is used for sessions. People who live outside the United States are not accepted for remote care.
How Sylvia uses therapeutic approaches in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify what matters most, and supports people in using their own strengths to make changes. This approach is helpful when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort out complicated feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sylvia can help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try concrete changes in behavior to reduce stress or anxiety. CBT is commonly used for mood, anxiety, and parenting-related challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sylvia will discuss options with each person and choose methods based on goals, preferences, and what is happening in their life. That decision is collaborative and may shift as needs change.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone when time is tight or lower-bandwidth options when internet is limited. Because the profile does not list specific formats, confirm current session options before booking so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues along with relationship, parenting, and communication concerns as areas she works with.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with practical methods like CBT and solution-focused work to help people try small changes and set clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Sylvia has 19 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not list specific formats.
How are 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.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.