Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt

Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt is an LPC and has worked in counseling for eight years. She focuses on one concern at a time while recognizing that some problems can happen together. Geri aims to walk alongside people as they explore hard experiences and build on their strengths. She sees counseling as a team effort that asks for patience and commitment from both people in the room.

Geri asks questions to understand someone's life and may use diagnostic information to guide sessions. She often gives homework like journals or exercises to help learning continue between meetings. Progress is usually gradual, and she checks in regularly to see how the plan is working.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar, addictions, anger, grief, ADHD, and LGBT issues. Geri also attends to related problems like abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, control issues, and isolation or loneliness. She notes that some issues may need concurrent attention when they occur together.

Geri uses a mix of therapeutic styles tailored to each person’s needs. She draws from approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential ideas. The methods chosen depend on the person and their goals.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Geri has clinical experience in residential settings and has worked with people experiencing homelessness. She asks clients to be actively involved so therapy can lead to meaningful change.

How different approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions to move toward a life that matters to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships when emotional reactions feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time so the plan matches what helps most.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since formats were not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to join from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these methods to deliver skills, coach through exercises, assign practice between meetings, and monitor progress without promising a particular format.