- Attachment based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Dialectical behavior skills
About James
Dr. James Geidner is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 20 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. He works with adults on common and difficult concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges.
He has worked across settings including psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, universities, and private practice. His background includes roles as a clinical supervisor at several institutions and teaching as a professor of health and counseling. That mix gives him experience with both hands-on clinical work and clinical leadership.
In sessions he focuses on finding which methods fit a person best. He draws on approaches like attachment work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, and Jungian ideas. He talks through what is happening now and what has contributed to it over time.
Practical skills and clear techniques are part of his work. That can mean learning ways to notice anger cues, trying different ways to respond in tense moments, or using specific exercises to shift mood and thinking patterns. He also helps people manage sleep, concentration, and stress that get in the way of daily life.
People who come to him can expect a collaborative process. He uses his training and broad experience to recommend approaches and adjust them as needed to match a person’s goals and day-to-day demands.
How his main approaches adapt to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. Online sessions using this approach look at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions, and then practice different ways of relating in everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and helping the person lead the work; online meetings use that same listening to clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills for noticing thoughts and changing unhelpful patterns, and is well suited to online sessions that include short exercises and between-session practice.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on the client’s needs, goals, and what feels most useful in sessions. That collaborative process helps match methods to the person rather than assuming one fixed style.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time lost to travel. Online sessions also let therapists use worksheets, screen-sharing, and email follow-ups to reinforce skills taught in session. Ask about the exact formats offered when you begin the matching process.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, anger, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and other life changes listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that picks methods to fit each person. Sessions include listening, skills practice, and discussing options from several approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, universities, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from Michigan with licensure records of IL LCPC and WI LPC noted in his background.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options and formats before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.