Mary Geiger, LCPC, LMFT

Mary Geiger is a licensed counselor based in Montana who focuses on both mental health concerns and substance use issues. She holds LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) credentials and divides her time between a private practice and a role as a clinical director in a Department of Corrections setting, where she provides substance abuse and mental health treatment for individuals with Felony DUI convictions.

Her clinical work serves adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families, with particular experience in treating depression, anxiety, addictions, and helping children cope with trauma. In private practice she sees a wide range of mental health concerns common to rural Montana communities and tailors care to each person or family she works with. Her approach is empathic and client-centered; she begins by learning what will work best for each individual and collaborates to shape a treatment plan.

Mary commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, person-centered principles, family systems thinking, and mindfulness-based practices, drawing on a variety of tools chosen with the client. She is trained in EMDR and offers it when evaluation indicates it may be appropriate. Outside of her professional life she enjoys being a grandmother to three grandchildren with another on the way, planning and taking trips, and hiking in Montana's outdoors. She looks forward to building a therapeutic relationship and working together to address clients' needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Mary Geiger

Mary Geiger integrates structured, evidence-informed methods into online sessions to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts while committing to meaningful action - it can be useful for stress, mood difficulties, and chronic worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can support individuals facing intense emotions, relationship challenges, or patterns of impulsive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and daily life, and she tailors techniques from these therapies to fit what will be most helpful. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to meet unique needs rather than using a single method.

Online therapy with Mary is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access from different locations. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive consistent support regardless of physical distance.