Dr. Lynda Cokuslu, LPC

Dr. Lynda Cokuslu is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, and major life changes. Her work is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at giving clients tools they can use between sessions.

She creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk through painful events and confusing feelings. Dr. Cokuslu uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and client-centered therapy to match the work to each person. Sessions often include clear strategies for coping, communication skills, and steps for changing unhelpful patterns.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress. She also supports people managing chronic illness, caregiver burnout, adoption or foster care issues, and relationship difficulties. The focus is on concrete help that fits everyday life.

Dr. Cokuslu encourages small, manageable steps toward goals. She blends evidence-based methods with attention to each person’s values and priorities. Clients can expect straightforward discussion, reflective listening, and practical exercises to use between sessions.

Therapy is offered in English and delivered online through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session based on availability.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Dr. Cokuslu uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as core approaches. CBT focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood through practical exercises. ACT helps people clarify their values and take action even when difficult feelings are present, useful for coping with loss, chronic stress, or life transitions.

She aims to find the best approach together. During early sessions the therapist and client review goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day. That collaborative process guides whether CBT, ACT, or client-centered techniques will be emphasized as therapy moves forward.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video calls work well for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send thoughts between sessions and fit support into busy schedules. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.