- Attachment-focused
- Goal oriented
- Twenty years experience
About James
Dr. James Geidner helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting strain, grief, addiction concerns, mood changes, and codependency. He also supports people facing trauma, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career shifts, ADHD, and other life changes. Dr. Geidner uses straightforward language and practical steps in sessions to help people find relief and clearer next steps.
He brings 20 years of clinical experience across psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, universities, and private practice. He is a Professor of Health and Counseling and has served as a clinical supervisor at institutions including Rush Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin. His credentials include LCPC and LPC.
In sessions he focuses on matching the right approach to the person, not forcing a single method. That can mean using attachment-based work to look at early relationship patterns or using cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking. He explains tools plainly and practices them together with the person in session.
He favors a client-centered stance that listens first, then helps set practical goals. For people who struggle with emotional regulation, elements of dialectical behavior therapy may be brought in to teach coping skills. Jungian and narrative perspectives are available for people who want to explore meaning, identity, or recurring life themes.
People can expect clear options, simple skill-building, and guidance on next steps. The therapist helps people decide what to try and adjusts plans as needs change.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Dr. Geidner commonly draws from attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people notice and change repeating interaction styles. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and practical needs and then tries methods that seem like a good fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online therapy because it makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduces travel time, and lets someone join from a quieter spot when they have it. Online work also makes regular skill practice and brief check-ins easier to schedule alongside daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, grief, codependency, and sleep or anger problems.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered style that starts with listening and then selects methods that fit each person. Sessions often include practical tools and goal-setting alongside deeper exploration when needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience across settings such as psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, universities, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices out of Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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