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Dr. Lynda Cokuslu

Dr. Lynda Cokuslu, LPC

Therapist in Georgia

Compassionate counselor helping people take practical steps

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Experience

9+ years

Credentials

LPC

Languages

English

Based in

Georgia

  • Goal focused
  • Values driven
  • Practical skills

About Lynda

Dr. Lynda Cokuslu is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia. She brings nine years of clinical experience to her work and helps people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping each person take practical steps forward.

She focuses on everyday struggles such as relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, and managing mood conditions like bipolar disorder. Sexual dysfunction is listed among her areas of focus. Dr. Cokuslu also supports people facing trauma, addiction, grief, and career-related strain.

Her sessions emphasize clear goals and simple skills. She uses methods that help clients notice unhelpful patterns, try new behaviors, and build stronger emotional habits. Conversations are paced to the person’s needs, mixing practical strategies with space to reflect.

Dr. Cokuslu draws on several evidence-based approaches to shape treatment. She blends acceptance and commitment ideas with cognitive behavioral tools and client-centered listening. Dialectical and emotionally-focused strategies are added as needed to address intense emotions and relationship patterns.

People who want straightforward guidance and practical tools tend to fit well with her approach. She encourages realistic steps, steady progress, and attention to values and meaning. To begin, people follow the platform’s Start Therapy flow and schedule sessions once a match is made.

How her approaches work for online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and making changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and testing new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions and improving how people relate to important others. It can help with strong emotional reactions and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. Choices are revisited over time to make sure the plan stays helpful and realistic.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that works better. They also make it simpler to continue care through life changes while keeping a consistent schedule.

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

License details

LPC · Georgia
LPC009694
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1730549916

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship issues. Additional focuses include sleep, eating, parenting, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and direct with practical steps. Sessions mix listening with skill-building and clear goal-setting.

What is her clinical background?

She has nine years of experience working as a therapist. That work includes supporting people through midlife transitions, grief, and complex emotional concerns.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She holds an LPC credential and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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