- Anger management support
- Substance use work
- CBT and ACT informed
About Geri-Lynn
Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter is a Pennsylvania psychologist (PA Psychologist PS019215) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and related concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and identity matters for LGBT clients.
Her background includes substantial work with substance use issues alongside mood and trauma symptoms. She has helped people managing opioid, stimulant, and alcohol problems while also addressing co-occurring depression, anxiety, and relationship conflict tied to those concerns. She has experience supporting people with learning differences and ADHD as part of broader care.
Dr. Utter draws from several counseling approaches to shape sessions. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-centered techniques keep the conversation focused on the person in front of her.
Sessions also may include motivational interviewing to build readiness for change and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from earlier life and family of origin issues. Her style is described as direct and respectful; she aims to help people talk through what they are facing and make steady progress toward their goals.
People who are tired of feeling stuck by anger, resentments, or recurring reactions often come to work on real-life strategies. She asks practical questions, helps set clear steps, and monitors progress over time.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small, actionable steps toward those values. It is useful for managing chronic anger, resentment, or avoidance by focusing on behavior that matters more than perfect feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change reactions and reduce reactive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on the persons perspective and priorities and supports decision-making rather than imposing a plan.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That collaborative process includes checking what works and adjusting the plan over time.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice strategies in daily life between appointments and keep momentum toward clearer responses to anger.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, and related issues like sleep problems and family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, using clear conversation and goal-setting rather than abstract theory. She combines client-centered dialogue with cognitive and behavioral techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with people facing substance use, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Pennsylvania psychologist with the designation PA Psychologist PS019215 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.