- CBT strategies
- ACT principles
- DBT skills
About Geraldine
Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, addictions, grief, anger, ADHD, and related concerns. Geri describes counseling as a collaborative effort where client goals are set together and progress is reviewed periodically.
She focuses on addressing one concern at a time when possible, while recognizing some conditions need concurrent attention, such as PTSD alongside depression or substance use with other disorders. She asks clients to take an active role in therapy, including homework, exercises, or journaling to support changes outside sessions.
Geri uses a mix of practical therapies to suit the person and the problem. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance-based practices, dialectical strategies, and person-centered techniques. Diagnostic and testing information can be used to guide her work when helpful.
Her background includes work as a lead clinician at a residential facility serving people experiencing homelessness, including programs for women and parents. That role involved individual and group counseling and a transformational, person-centered model combined with cognitive behavioral approaches.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, plus a graduate certificate in trauma. Geri also has experience with addiction counseling credentials and is pursuing further clinical education to expand assessment and supervisory skills.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take action based on values rather than momentary urges; it can be useful for anger that feeds on rumination or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them with real-life experiments, which can reduce reactive responses and improve problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication, helpful when strong feelings lead to conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose and adjust methods based on goals, needs, and what feels practical. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and reviewing progress together.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also use worksheets, skill practice, and journaling between sessions to keep momentum. Discuss format preferences during the matching process to find what will work best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She approaches counseling as a collaborative process and uses practical therapies like cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance-based techniques, and person-centered work.
How many years has she practiced?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in counseling roles, including as a lead clinician at a residential facility.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.