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Joshalyn Levister

Joshalyn Levister

LPC

Georgia

Compassionate counselor helping steady change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Georgia / LPC012670; LPC, Virginia / 0701014471
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Georgia

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    • Addictions and recovery
    • Stress and anxiety
    • Relationship communication

    About Joshalyn

    Joshalyn Levister is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, and work stress. She supports those dealing with relationship and communication problems, low self-esteem, life changes, and compassion fatigue. Joshalyn aims to meet people where they are and take caring steps forward together.

    She spends sessions listening to understand and to help with what matters most. Her approach is warm and approachable; she encourages practical goals and steady progress. Conversations focus on real problems and small changes that fit into daily life.

    Joshalyn draws on several therapy styles to match a person’s needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and to build motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts and try different behaviors. Attachment-based ideas guide work on relationships and communication patterns.

    Her background includes more than a decade of counseling experience and a master’s degree in counseling. She has supported people who have experienced homelessness, medical stressors such as HIV, time in the prison system, and substance use challenges. These experiences shape a practical, steady approach to care.

    Sessions are focused on client goals like building self-love, improving boundaries, reducing substance use, managing anger, and finding a clearer life purpose. Joshalyn emphasizes collaboration - deciding together what steps feel doable and meaningful.

  2. Therapeutic approaches online and how they help

    Joshalyn works with Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy among other approaches. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and build motivation in small, manageable steps. It can be useful for substance use, ambivalence about change, and forming new habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted over time if something isn’t fitting well.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions convenient for maintaining steady progress while juggling parenting, work, or medical appointments.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemCoaching

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessLife purposeSelf-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Georgia, Virginia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist help address?

    She supports people with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, stress, and related life changes.

    How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

    The style is warm, collaborative, and goal-focused, with a focus on listening, practical steps, and steady progress toward client goals.

    What is Joshalyn's professional background?

    She has 12 years of counseling experience and a master’s degree in counseling, with work that has included people experiencing homelessness, medical stressors like HIV, prison systems, and substance use challenges.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    She holds the LPC credential and is licensed as a Georgia LPC and a Virginia LPC, and practices from Georgia.

    Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session format options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

    How does payment and cost work for sessions?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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