Joanne Slatinsky, LPC

Joanne Slatinsky is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 37 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship pain, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. Joanne offers steady, practical support for common struggles like grief, sleep and eating concerns, low self-esteem, anger, and depression.

Her style centers on listening closely and treating each person with respect. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and finding steps that make life feel more manageable. Joanne often uses straightforward tools to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning while honoring each person’s values and spiritual beliefs when requested.

Joanne blends several approaches to fit the person in front of her. She uses client-centered work to build trust, cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness to help people stay grounded. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help when someone needs practical direction or a plan for change.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice and many years supporting people through trauma recovery, relationship struggle, and life transitions. Joanne aims to create a calm space where someone can talk through painful experiences, try new coping strategies, and make steady progress toward clearer goals.

People who prefer integrating faith with therapy can say so and Joanne will honor those beliefs while focusing on evidence-informed care.

How Joanne’s approaches translate to online work

Joanne uses client-centered therapy to build a trusting relationship by listening closely and following each person’s lead. This helps with issues like relationship pain, grief, and finding direction when life shifts.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. That approach can reduce anxiety, improve sleep and eating patterns, and address low mood in practical steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She adapts techniques over time so sessions stay relevant and focused on progress.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that online sessions can fit into busy days, shorten travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others appreciate the ability to have a shorter check-in when needed or to choose a session length that fits their schedule. Please confirm available formats when you arrange the first appointment.