Biography:
Dr. Sylvia Lindinger-Sternart is an Associate Professor of Counseling for the University of Providence’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Dr. Lindinger-Sternart joined the University of Providence in 2015 and played a vital role in shepherding the program through the CACREP accreditation process for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
Dr. Lindinger-Sternart’s educational accomplishments include a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision from the University of Toledo, a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from Bowling Green State University, and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Salzburg (Austria) where she minored in Organizational & Industrial Psychology & Health Psychology. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Salzburg (Austria) and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Technology, Linz.
Dr. Lindinger-Sternart is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) in Montana and earned a Nationwide Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling. Her clinical experiences include individual, family, and group counseling in institutional settings such as a Psychosomatic Clinics, Psychiatric Clinics, Inpatient Clinic for Women with Substance Use Disorders, College Counseling Centers, High Schools, Community Mental Health Agencies, and Private Practice. Her passion is to work with diverse populations on trauma, and she is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for the treatment of clients with trauma.
Read Dr. Lindinger-Sternart’s Latest Publications
Kaur, V., Lindinger-Sternart, S., MacDonald, D. A., & Martin, T. (2025). The Interrelatedness of Trauma, Substance Use, and the Social Determinants of Health in Black Women. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2024.2448455
Educational Background
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision, University of Toledo
- Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling, Bowling Green State University
- Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, University of Salzburg (Austria)
- Organizational & Industrial Psychology & Health Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Salzburg (Austria)
- Mechanical Engineering, College of Technology, Linz (Austria)
Faculty/Teaching Background
- Associate Professor, University of Providence, 2015 – Current
- Assistant Professor, Penn State University, 2014 – 2015
- Graduate Assistant, University of Toledo, 2011 – 2014
- Graduate Assistant, University of Toledo, 2011 – 2013
Professional Affiliations
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA)
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Great Falls Counseling Association (GFCA)
- Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD)
- American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA)
- Association for Counselor and Education and Supervision (ACES)
- Ohio Counseling Association (OCA)
- Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) International Honor Society
Licensure/Certifications
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certification for Trauma Treatment
- State License LCPC (Montana), Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
- State License LPC (Ohio), Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board
- National Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling (CRC), Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling Certification
- Certificate in Psychotherapy, University of Salzburg (Austria)
- Certificate in Computer-Aided Design, WIFI (Austria)
Honors/Awards/Accolades
- Sisters of Providence Mission Award for Faculty, Nomination
- Marich Outstanding Faculty Award, Nomination
- Fritz-Freyschlag for Solidarity and Humanity
- Excellent Assistance of International Students
- Winner of International Creative Competition, Painting
- Winner of International Creative Competition, Painting
- Process Oriented Improvements in Organizations
Program Involvement
- MSC: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Course Involvement
- MSC 553: Counseling the Addicted Client
- MSC 607: Group Counseling (Including Block)
- MSC 604: Career Counseling
- MSC 512: Theories of Counseling
- MSC 517: Techniques of Counseling (Including Block)
- MSC 606: Multicultural Competence in Counseling
- MSC 695: Practicum (Client-Centered & MI)
- MSC 696: Advanced Internship I
- MSC 697: Advanced Internship II
Three Questions With Sylvia Lindinger-Sternart
- If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
- I would like that the planet is governed by love, peace, and respect for all creatures.
- What do you enjoy doing outside of academia?
- In my free time, I embrace activities in nature and mindfulness, enjoy traveling, painting, reading, and engage in community service to prevent suicide and enhance resilience. I have a particular passion for indigenous populations.
- If you could give any piece of advice to an incoming student, what would it be?
- “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi
- Follow your passion and think, dream, and act on it. The way to success is that you have to grow from the inside out, and great work requires persistent effort. If you want to become an excellent clinical mental health counselor, your “doing” with effective skills and your own “being” as a human will help others grow and heal.
