- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Geri
Geri Burgess is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, relationship issues, grief, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away to reduce tension and manage outbursts.
Geri uses straightforward conversation to help people name what they are feeling. She listens for patterns that feed anger and frustration. Then she tries methods that help shift those patterns, such as looking at thoughts that fuel strong reactions and practicing new ways to respond.
Her style is grounded and direct. She draws on client-centered ideas to follow each person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with clearer, calmer options. Mindfulness techniques are added for grounding when emotions run high.
Geri also brings existential and motivational approaches into sessions. Those help when people face big life decisions, emptiness, or a sense of meaning loss. Conversations can include exploring values, practical choices, and goals for change.
Clients can expect straightforward tools to manage daily stress, improve sleep, and handle relationship tension. Geri works with issues tied to trauma, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, caregiving stress, and identity questions such as gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are conducted in English.
Approaches used in online sessions
Geri commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-centered work means focusing on what the person brings to the session and shaping conversations around their concerns and goals. It helps people feel heard and keeps the work practical and relevant to everyday problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. CBT offers tools to identify thought patterns that escalate anger or anxiety and to try different responses that reduce emotional intensity. Mindfulness practice is also used to teach basic grounding skills for moments of high stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Geri will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and the specific problems they want to address. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep consistent momentum toward managing anger and stress.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Geri supports adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, sleep problems, career strain, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions mix practical skills with discussion about values and choices.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 20 years of professional work experience helping people with stress, anxiety, anger, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and also holds LPC licensure in Michigan as noted.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients according to the information provided. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.