Dr. Lynda Cokuslu - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

9 years experience

About Dr. Lynda Cokuslu

As a licensed therapist in Georgia, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on helping clients navigate issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship dynamics. I have extensive experience working with diverse populations, including young adults, women, and individuals facing midlife transitions.

My therapeutic practice centers on empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication, and overcome barriers to personal growth. I offer a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether you’re struggling with social anxiety, workplace stress, or seeking deeper personal understanding, I’m committed to walking alongside you in your healing journey.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs, helping you build resilience, find meaning, and create positive change in your life. I understand that seeking therapy takes courage, and I’m dedicated to providing respectful, non-judgmental support that honors your individual experience.

Licenses

LPC

LPC009694

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Systemic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Thanks for everything so far! You have really helped my mental mindset”

“Dr. Cokuslu is very understanding and easy to communicate with. She has sent me a variety of resources to help me work through my issues and concerns. Would definitely recommend.”

“Love my therapist”

“Excellent therapist. We loved her!”

“Dr. Cokuslu is really great and understanding! She really tries to understand your situation and does everything in her power to make sure you’re understanding yourself and your environment. She is very transparent and honest and I understand myself better and confidently say I can deal with my situations better.”

“Amazing!!”

“Absolutely amazing. She is non judgemental and genuinely wants to help you fix your problems you're working on and gives all the tools and strategies to get to your goal.”

“She is very thorough. Easy to talk to.”

“She lets me find my own path at my pace and offers direction and many worksheets and readings to help me.”

“She is understanding and able to reach her for any questions. Highly recommend for individual and couple therapy.”

“Dr Cokuslu has been very insightful and caring. She has pointed me in the right direction with dealing with my different circumstances. She also provided me with multiple handouts, worksheets and exercises that have and is still helping me to this day. So grateful for her caring heart and willingness to make a difference in other people's lives.”

“Dr. Cokuslu is kind and interactive. I would recommend.”

“Wonderful !! I couldn't have a better therapist”

“Wonderful therapist. Patient and kind.”

“Dr. Cokuslu is a wonderful listener; she also has insight and feedback on personal character so is quick to give options on how to work on certain things that will better your chance at inner healing. She provides many tools (“homework”) that helps learn about myself on a deeper level. I’ve been applying some of the skills on the worksheets and already feel I’m making progress with only 2 sessions so far. I’m very grateful for her!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.