- Values-based care
- Practical skills
- Workplace focus
About Christie
Dr. Christie Spence Joyner uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage work stress and everyday challenges. She is a Georgia psychologist with 18 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Her style centers on helping people identify values and actions that fit their goals.
Background and approach: Christie frames therapy around the choices people can make now to move toward a more meaningful life. She often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to notice what matters and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Sessions focus on real situations at work and at home so skills can be used between meetings and family obligations.
She has worked with veterans and people facing caregiver strain, parenting stress, and workplace pressure. Christie also supports people dealing with social anxiety, isolation, life purpose questions, multicultural issues, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and smoking or vaping cessation. She listens for practical steps that match each person’s life and goals.
Clients are invited to see themselves as the expert of their story while using therapy tools to test small changes. The work emphasizes values, clearer communication, and manageable behavior shifts rather than quick fixes. Christie guides people through decisions and problem solving at a pace that fits their daily routines.
Her location in Georgia informs local knowledge about resources and community needs, and sessions are conducted in English.
How ACT and CBT Guide Online Work and Wellbeing Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps that match those values. It is useful for stress, life transitions, and finding direction when work and home life feel off balance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and low mood. It often uses concrete exercises and short experiments that can be practiced between sessions to support workplace functioning and day-to-day coping. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps choose ACT, CBT, or a mix that fits the client's needs. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. When online sessions are offered, they can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins that keep momentum between meetings. For people who prefer shorter updates or less screen time, some therapists use phone check-ins or brief messaging between sessions when supported by their practice - check with the therapist to see which of these, if any, are currently available.Areas of expertise
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, workplace issues, social anxiety, and smoking or vaping cessation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice values and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. The approach is practical and oriented to everyday work and family situations.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience as a psychologist. That experience includes work with veterans and people facing caregiver and workplace stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as GA Psychologist PSY003697 and practices in Georgia. No additional licensing details are provided here.
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 so you know whether video, phone, or in-person sessions are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing should be checked during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and needs before your first session.