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Dr. Christie Spence Joyner

Practical strategies with values-driven care

GA Psychologist PSY003697 Georgia

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Christie

Dr. Christie Spence Joyner brings a cognitive behavioral perspective to her work, integrating practical strategies with values-based acceptance techniques to help people manage symptoms and move toward meaningful goals.

Background and approach

Dr. Joyner is a Georgia-licensed psychologist (GA Psychologist PSY003697) with 18 years of clinical experience addressing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, family conflict, and life transitions.

She also brings focused experience supporting veterans and those navigating multicultural and gender-related concerns. Her approach treats clients as the experts on their own lives while offering evidence-informed tools to shift unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and clarify priorities.

Dr. Joyner emphasizes collaboration and strengths, helping clients explore family of origin patterns, improve communication, address caregiver stress, and confront isolation or workplace difficulties.

Practical goals such as smoking or vaping cessation, pregnancy and childbirth challenges, and social anxiety are also within her scope. Sessions aim to blend skill-building with deeper reflection so clients can develop sustainable habits and a clearer sense of life purpose.

Dr. Joyner works in English from Georgia and delivers care through a range of online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

CBT and ACT Approaches for Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. In practice this can mean learning specific skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and address relationship or workplace difficulties by testing and adjusting everyday thoughts and routines.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clarification of personal values and the development of psychological flexibility. Using ACT, clients learn to accept difficult emotions while committing to actions that reflect what matters most, which can be helpful for navigating life transitions, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and challenges, then tailor interventions that blend CBT skill-building and ACT values work when appropriate.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase scheduling flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to engage in regular work on skills and values from locations that fit their daily lives while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Joyner commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to caregiver stress, workplace problems, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance and values-based methods to help clients develop skills, reframe thoughts, and align actions with personal priorities.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Georgia-licensed psychologist with 18 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including veteran-related issues and multicultural matters.
Where is Dr. Joyner licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Georgia under the credential GA Psychologist PSY003697 and provides services from that state.
Can non-U.S. clients work with her?
She currently does not accept international clients and offers services to those located within appropriate jurisdictions.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English