Dr. Christie Spence Joyner

Dr. Christie Spence Joyner is a Georgia psychologist with 18 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and life changes. Her practice notes life purpose and veteran-related concerns among her focus areas.

Christie uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She helps people notice what matters to them and take small, practical steps aligned with those values. Sessions often involve talking through patterns and trying new ways of responding to stress or difficult thoughts.

She places value on the client’s own knowledge of their story and builds on existing strengths. That can mean breaking big problems into manageable actions or testing a different behavior between sessions. The work is collaborative - the client’s goals guide what happens in appointments.

Her background includes nearly two decades of clinical work in Georgia and experience with veteran and multicultural concerns. Christie also lists support for caregiver stress, communication difficulties, parenting and family of origin issues, pregnancy and childbirth, workplace challenges, and stopping smoking or vaping.

Sessions are conducted in English. The practice does not accept international clients. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How ACT and CBT shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It’s useful for stress, life changes, and questions about direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. CBT often uses short exercises or homework between sessions.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest a plan. Clients and therapist adjust the methods as they go, keeping sessions practical and goal-focused.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, or reduce travel time. It also lets people try exercises and behavior changes in their everyday routines and then bring observations back to the session for discussion.