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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Veteran and caregiver issues
About Christie
Dr. Christie Spence Joyner is a Georgia Psychologist (GA Psychologist PSY003697) with 18 years of practice experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and centers sessions on clients' strengths and goals.
Dr. Joyner frames clients as the experts on their own stories. She helps people identify values and practical steps that fit their lives. Conversations emphasize small, manageable changes and clearer communication with others.
Her background includes work with veterans and with people facing caregiver strain, workplace stress, and family-of-origin issues. She also addresses isolation, social anxiety, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and smoking or vaping cessation. These areas are woven into sessions when relevant to a person's goals.
In practice she combines ACT and CBT techniques. That means clients may work on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors. It also means exploring values and actions that create a more meaningful day-to-day life.
Sessions are straightforward and goal oriented. The first meeting typically reviews concerns, treatment preferences, and immediate coping ideas. Follow-up visits build on those steps and track progress over time.
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How ACT and CBT shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values. It helps when worry or avoidance gets in the way of everyday goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior. Clients learn practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try different actions to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what methods fit best. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as sessions progress.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can use ACT and CBT tools effectively in remote conversations, focusing on skills practice, behavioral experiments, and value-based planning that translate to daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver issues, workplace problems, social anxiety, and women's issues.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions blend values-based work with practical thought and behavior strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience. That experience includes work with veterans and people facing family and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Georgia Psychologist, listed as GA Psychologist PSY003697. Her practice is based in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire and scheduling start the intake process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.