- Addictions support
- Career and direction
- Attachment focus
About Joshalyn
Joshalyn Levister is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, career crossroads, and questions about life purpose. She also supports those coping with anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and the strain of first responder work.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions emphasize listening, practical communication, and helping clients name what matters next. She uses several evidence-based approaches to guide conversations rather than relying on a single method.
Joshalyn has experience working with people who have faced homelessness, medical stressors such as HIV, incarceration, and substance use challenges. That background informs how she responds to layered life problems and complex stressors. She draws on what she has seen work in real situations.
In sessions she often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools with attachment-informed thinking and emotionally-focused techniques. This mix helps people notice unhelpful patterns and practice small changes. She also uses client-centered work to keep the focus on each person’s priorities.
People meet practical steps in sessions. Conversations may include identifying values, practicing new communication moves, setting short goals, and learning stress-management skills. The aim is to make therapy useful for daily life and for decisions about work, relationships, and personal direction.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take practical steps even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for life purpose questions, anxiety, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce distress and improve decision-making. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current communication and closeness; this can be helpful for relationship problems and issues with trust or boundaries.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and recommend methods to try. Approaches can be adjusted over time based on what feels useful and what fits day-to-day life.
Confirm current session options before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice communication and coping skills in real-world routines. The focus is on making sessions practical and workable within a person’s life, with choices shaped by needs and availability rather than assumptions about format.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting stress, career questions, and life purpose concerns among others.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She blends ACT, CBT, attachment-informed thinking, and emotionally-focused tools to help people name values and try small practical steps toward change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of counseling experience after completing a master’s degree in counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC with LPC credentials in Georgia and also holds LPC credentials in Virginia, and she practices in Georgia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.