- Goal focused
- Strengths based
- Homework supported
About Geraldine
Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on clear, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions. She invites clients to set goals together and works step by step to reach them. Geri emphasizes active participation, so clients should expect discussion, simple exercises, and occasional homework between sessions.
Her approach centers on matching methods to each person's situation. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, client-centered care, acceptance-based work, dialectical skills, and existential themes. Geri pays attention to co-occurring conditions when they appear and plans care that addresses multiple issues at once when needed.
Geri has eight years of clinical experience and a background in residential care settings. She has supported people who face homelessness, addiction, trauma, and the stress of caring for others. That work shaped her focus on practical change and steady support rather than quick fixes.
In sessions she may use assessment and testing information when it helps clarify what is going on. She often assigns simple journals, worksheets, or exercises to try between visits so progress can build over time. Periodic check-ins help the client and therapist adjust the plan as needed.
Geri also brings training in trauma-informed approaches and a continuing academic path aimed at expanding her assessment skills. She aims to walk alongside people through difficult moments, including grief, loss, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster, while helping them build on their strengths.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that reflect their values. It can help with stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and can explore themselves at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and addiction.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Geri works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She checks progress regularly and adjusts techniques if something is not working well for the client.
The therapist's biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools like worksheets, guided exercises, and journaling between meetings to reinforce work done during sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Geri commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, anger, ADHD, and related issues such as body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her general therapy style?
Geri practices collaborative, practical counseling that includes talk, exercises, and homework. She focuses on one issue at a time while addressing co-occurring problems when they appear.
What background and experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and has worked as a lead clinician in residential care with people experiencing homelessness and related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Geri accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.