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- Values-based work
- Emotion-focused skills
- Practical coping
About Lynda
Dr. Lynda Cokuslu is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia who helps people through complex life challenges. She draws on nine years of clinical experience to support those facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Her work often focuses on building clearer communication and stronger coping skills.
She creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels stuck. Sessions aim to uncover patterns, name emotions, and try small changes that feel doable. Dr. Cokuslu emphasizes self-compassion and practical steps over quick fixes.
Her approach mixes several evidence-informed methods. She uses techniques that help people notice their thoughts, clarify values, and practice new behaviors. She also incorporates strategies for handling strong emotions and improving emotional connection in relationships.
Dr. Cokuslu has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and chronic illness. She also addresses more specific areas such as attachment struggles, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver strain, and coping after disasters.
Therapy with her is collaborative. She works with each person to set realistic goals and to track small steps forward. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire before scheduling.
She creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels stuck. Sessions aim to uncover patterns, name emotions, and try small changes that feel doable. Dr. Cokuslu emphasizes self-compassion and practical steps over quick fixes.
Her approach mixes several evidence-informed methods. She uses techniques that help people notice their thoughts, clarify values, and practice new behaviors. She also incorporates strategies for handling strong emotions and improving emotional connection in relationships.
Dr. Cokuslu has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and chronic illness. She also addresses more specific areas such as attachment struggles, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver strain, and coping after disasters.
Therapy with her is collaborative. She works with each person to set realistic goals and to track small steps forward. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and trying small behavior changes to improve mood and daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and addiction. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at feelings and relationship patterns to improve how people connect and communicate with others.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the person's goals, needs, and preferences. She typically blends techniques rather than using a single method and checks in often to adjust the plan.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also allows continued care for people managing health conditions or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to what fits a person's routine and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, plus concerns like sleep and eating problems, grief, parenting strain, and career issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and practical. She focuses on clear communication, self-compassion, and small behavior changes that fit daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of experience working with clients on a range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia and holds the credential GA LPC.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.