Sylvia earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan. She continued her education at Eastern Michigan University and earned her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a fully Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Michigan, a National Board-Certified Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor.  She is the founder and Clinical Director  of the Counseling Center of Southeastern Michigan. 

Sylvia works from a humanistic and multicultural framework.  She integrates a collaborative and eclectic approach to therapy interventions.  Her goal is to provide services that help empower clients to reach their full potential.  She believes that a holistic approach is essential in working through life’s challenges and focusing on your overall well-being. 

Sylvia’s focus and goals are to provide a safe, caring and non-judgmental environment that provides hope and healing.  She has experience working with mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, trauma, adjusting to life changes and relationship issues.  She is committed to building a therapeutic connection with sensitivity to multicultural considerations. The ideal client understands that there is no secret formula for change, however, with persistence and effort, change is inevitable.