Dr. Lynda Cokuslu

Supportive guidance for life transitions

LPC Georgia

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lynda

Dr. Lynda Cokuslu brings nine years of clinical experience as an LPC practicing in Georgia.

Background and approach

She focuses on guiding people through complex life challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to self-esteem and career. Her grounding in evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) informs practical strategies for managing symptoms and breaking unhelpful patterns.

Her style is warm and collaborative, emphasizing empowerment and self-compassion as clients explore sources of distress and begin to build healthier routines. Dr.

Cokuslu helps clients identify and practice communication skills, coping tools, and behavioral changes that support recovery and growth. She also addresses a wide range of allied concerns including ADHD, bipolar-related coping, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, caregiver strain, and adjustment after major life changes.

Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs, drawing from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work when appropriate. The aim is to help people create meaningful shifts, increase resilience, and develop sustainable strategies for moving forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Cokuslu commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without judgment while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that align with those values, which can be useful for coping with life transitions, chronic stress, and grief.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore their goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting methods over time so the treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model onto every situation.

Online sessions are delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes or when in-person visits are impractical, allowing clients to practice interventions and receive support from wherever they are.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Cokuslu address in therapy?

Her practice covers a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, career matters, ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She uses a compassionate, holistic style that blends evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person's needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has nine years of experience working as a licensed therapist helping people navigate varied life challenges.

Where is Dr. Cokuslu licensed to practice?

She is licensed in Georgia with the designation LPC and holds the licence number GA LPC LPC009694.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or accept international clients?

Services are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available with this therapist?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How can someone begin working with Dr. Cokuslu?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-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

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English