- CBT and ACT methods
- DBT skills training
- Motivational interviewing
About Mary
Mary Geiger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Montana with 14 years of experience. She works with adults, adolescents, children, and families on common problems such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and trauma. Mary lists anger among the concerns she addresses and frequently helps people coping with stress, relationship strain, and life changes.
In private practice she sees a wide range of mental health issues and also has experience providing substance abuse and mental health treatment in a corrections setting. That work has involved treating people with felony DUI charges and supporting recovery-focused programs. Mary draws on that background when addressing addictions and behavior patterns that affect relationships and daily life.
Her approach begins by getting to know what will work for each person. Mary commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. She combines these methods with person-centered listening and family systems thinking when relevant to the concern.
Sessions focus on practical skills, clear goals, and ways to manage emotions and impulses. For people wrestling with anger, she works on recognizing triggers, shifting unhelpful thinking, and building healthier ways to respond to conflict. Traumatic stress and grief work use trauma-informed strategies and pacing based on each person's readiness.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, planning trips, and hiking in Montana. Her background reflects both clinical work in community settings and direct treatment experience in corrections and private practice.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values despite strong feelings. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and managing anger that gets in the way of important relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that fuel anger or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling conflict with less reactivity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a person's history, current goals, and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try first. Over a few sessions both the therapist and client assess what helps and adjust the plan together.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when schedules require them. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good choice if video is difficult. The focus remains on learning practical skills, tracking progress, and applying tools to everyday situations.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She begins by learning what will work best for each person and uses practical techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
Mary has 14 years of clinical experience in private practice and in a corrections setting providing substance abuse and mental health treatment.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCPC and an LMFT based in Montana, with the credential references MT LCPC and MT LMFT shown in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the platform terms.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.