Dr. Lynda Cokuslu, LPC
Compassionate counseling for life transitions
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At a glance
- Listed location
- Georgia
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Credentials
- LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Georgia)
- LPC · No. LPC009694
- NPI
- 1730549916
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- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
- Emotional regulation
About Lynda
Dr. Lynda Cokuslu is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. She brings nine years of clinical experience to work with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and other life challenges. Her style is warm and straightforward, aiming to make therapy practical and approachable.
Dr. Cokuslu helps clients manage stress and emotional pain by focusing on small, usable steps. She listens closely and encourages clearer communication and stronger boundaries. Sessions emphasize building coping skills, improving self-esteem, and addressing relationship concerns when they arise.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action toward them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) can support deeper emotional awareness and connection in relationships.
Dr. Cokuslu also brings skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. She adapts these tools for issues like ADHD, burnout, caregiver stress, and chronic illness. Her approach is collaborative - she and the client decide what to try based on goals and progress.
She pays particular attention to life-stage stressors and aging and geriatric issues as part of broader care needs. Her aim is to help people find realistic daily strategies, restore a sense of agency, and move toward meaningful change.
Dr. Cokuslu helps clients manage stress and emotional pain by focusing on small, usable steps. She listens closely and encourages clearer communication and stronger boundaries. Sessions emphasize building coping skills, improving self-esteem, and addressing relationship concerns when they arise.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action toward them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) can support deeper emotional awareness and connection in relationships.
Dr. Cokuslu also brings skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. She adapts these tools for issues like ADHD, burnout, caregiver stress, and chronic illness. Her approach is collaborative - she and the client decide what to try based on goals and progress.
She pays particular attention to life-stage stressors and aging and geriatric issues as part of broader care needs. Her aim is to help people find realistic daily strategies, restore a sense of agency, and move toward meaningful change.
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
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values. It tends to help with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and coping with chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful cycles, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports people in identifying and expressing emotions more clearly, which can strengthen connections and aid in processing grief or relationship distress.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs, then adjust based on what works. Expect a collaborative process where techniques are explained plainly and practiced between sessions.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone keep therapy consistent while juggling caregiving duties, medical appointments, or work changes. Licensed professionals tailor the format and pacing so therapy fits everyday life without adding extra strain.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Cokuslu address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family matters, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and many related life issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is compassionate and pragmatic, focusing on clear skills, stronger communication, and steps people can use between sessions.
What background and experience does she bring?
Dr. Cokuslu has nine years of clinical experience supporting adults through midlife transitions, workplace stress, and emotional recovery.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing 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 Dr. Cokuslu?
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