Sylvia Pauling, M.A., LPC, is the Principal Founder of the Pauling Institute Inc. Ms. Pauling is a License Professional Counselor and has worked in the area of mental health for over thirty (30) years. Ms. Pauling uses a holistic approach to psychotherapy.  

Ms. Pauling has developed community and faith-based interventions in domestic violence, intimate partner violence, relationship education, and mental health with a focus on strengthening the family as a whole.  Ms. Pauling is certified in NTU Psychology and Certified Facilitator Prepare/Enrich. Ms. Pauling received her B.S. Degree in Psychology from South Carolina State University, M.A. Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Trinity College and is currently a candidate for a Doctorate in Public Policy and Administration at Walden University.

In a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary outpatient mental health practice, Ms. Pauling provides individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.