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Practical therapy to reshape thinking and motivation

Javonne Spivey, LPC, LPCC

10 years in practice · based in Georgia · sessions in English · 2 methods listed · online only

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About Javonne

Javonne Spivey uses a practical, goal-focused approach to counseling. She combines structured ideas about how thoughts influence feelings with motivational techniques that help people find reasons to change. Javonne is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with LPC and LPCC credentials and ten years of clinical experience.

She aims to create a warm, straightforward space where people can talk about what matters most to them. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and anger.

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Background and approach

She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting pressures, career decisions, and compassion fatigue. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and questions about life purpose are additional areas she addresses. In sessions she explains the link between thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

That usually means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing clearer ways to think about problems. Motivational interviewing techniques are used to clarify personal values and strengthen commitment to change. Javonne encourages an active, collaborative relationship.

She welcomes feedback and helps people set realistic goals. Therapy sessions often include practical exercises and simple homework to practice new skills between meetings. Her approach is meant to be direct and accessible for people who want tools they can use in daily life.

Javonne is based in Georgia and brings ten years of experience to her work with individuals seeking steady, thoughtful help moving forward.

How CBT and Motivational Interviewing Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons for change by exploring values and ambivalence in a nonjudgmental way; it can support decisions about career moves, behavior change, or managing compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different strategies to see what fits. Clients are invited to give feedback so the approach can be adjusted to their needs and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues and face-to-face interaction matter. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people send notes or work through thoughts between sessions and can fit into tight schedules. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing everyday life.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Life purpose is also listed as a focus area.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

The style is genuine and validating, with a collaborative tone. Clients are invited to give feedback and take an active role in setting goals and practicing skills.

How long has the therapist been practicing?

The therapist has ten years of experience working in counseling roles with individuals facing a range of emotional and practical challenges.

What credentials and locations are listed?

Credentials provided are Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with LPC and LPCC designations. The listed location for practice is Georgia.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give several ways to connect.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Ohio, Georgia, Arizona, Massachusetts
Languages
English