Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt, LPC

Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt approaches counseling as a collaborative journey that centers on each person’s unique concerns. She emphasizes focused attention on individual issues while recognizing that more than one condition may need concurrent care, such as the coexistence of trauma with anxiety or substance use alongside other mental health challenges. Through patient, goal-oriented work she helps people explore their struggles and build new realities that draw on personal strengths and resilience.

She uses diagnostic information and testing to guide treatment planning and adapts a range of therapeutic methods to fit each person’s life circumstances. Active participation both during and between sessions is encouraged, and she may offer exercises, journaling, or homework to support skill building. Progress is evaluated periodically and treatment plans are adjusted as needed. She also acknowledges that change can stir difficult feelings like sadness, anger, guilt, or frustration, and that steady commitment often yields the most promising outcomes.

Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology earned cum laude, membership in Psi Chi the psychology honor society, a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Trauma. She holds national board certifications as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and as a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and she has completed the CADC-II credential for substance use work. She has served as a Lead Clinician at a residential program supporting women, women with children, and men experiencing homelessness, integrating person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches among other modalities to support transformational change. She is also pursuing advanced training including doctoral study in clinical psychology and additional certifications to expand services and supervision capabilities.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt

Geraldine integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered approaches to address a range of concerns. ACT helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult internal experiences; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical skills for mood, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a nonjudgmental relationship so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Geraldine works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors methods over time so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to connect from different locations and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try brief check-ins between sessions, and access therapy in formats that match day-to-day life and comfort levels.