- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life transition support
About Joanne
Joanne Slatinsky is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 37 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Joanne also addresses practical concerns like sleep, eating, anger, and self-esteem as part of her work.
She focuses on helping people make sense of what comes next after a change in work, relationships, or health. Sessions tend to center on clear steps people can use day to day. Joanne listens for patterns that keep someone stuck and helps them try different ways of responding.
Her methods draw on client-centered work that emphasizes the person’s perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and solution-focused strategies to build small, achievable changes. Mindfulness tools and motivational interviewing are used to support commitment and attention in everyday life.
Joanne has substantial experience supporting people affected by long-term trauma, caregiving stress, chronic illness and aging concerns. She helps people sort through grief, family of origin issues, control and communication problems, and challenges after separation or infidelity.
When clients bring spiritual concerns Joanne can incorporate a Christian perspective if that fits the person’s values. She asks about each person’s goals and then works in straightforward ways to address practical problems and next steps.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they fit
Joanne often draws on client-centered work that focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. This approach involves listening closely to what matters to the client and shaping sessions around their goals and concerns.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT is practical for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep and patterns that interfere with everyday functioning. Solution-focused therapy is another tool she uses to set short-term, concrete goals and track progress in small steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss options and decide together which methods fit a person’s goals, preferences, and the specific issues they bring. That collaborative process helps clarify which techniques to try first and how to adjust over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is impractical. Different formats also let people choose whether to meet with video or choose a shorter phone check-in depending on what works for their schedule.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and life purpose questions among other concerns.
How does she approach someone who feels directionless?
She uses client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to help people test small changes and clarify next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of counseling experience working with adults on trauma, life changes, caregiving stress, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Does she see people in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.