Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt , LPC

Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt treats each client as an individual, concentrating first on the most urgent concerns while recognizing when multiple conditions need concurrent attention. With eight years of clinical experience, she helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and bipolar challenges, addictions, grief, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and related struggles. During periods of social upheaval and public health crises she supports clients in exploring their concerns and in building new, strength-based ways of living.

She approaches counseling as a collaborative process in which client and therapist define goals together and work toward them with commitment and patience. Her work is tailored to each person, combining assessment and diagnostic information with treatment strategies matched to individual needs. Clients should expect active involvement both inside and outside sessions - including exercises, journaling, or other homework - and periodic reviews of progress that inform adjustments to the treatment plan.

Geraldine earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, graduating cum laude and holding lifetime membership in Psi Chi, the psychology honor society. She completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Trauma through a CACREP program. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC). She has completed the CADC-II credential and is currently in the third year of a PhD in Clinical Psychology while pursuing additional training in medication-assisted treatment and clinical supervision (CPCS and ACS courses completed; licensure applications in progress).

Her clinical practice draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment principles, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma-focused techniques, person-centered approaches, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-informed interventions. Most recently she served as Lead Clinician at a residential facility, supporting women, women with children, and men experiencing homelessness through a transformational model centered on person-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. She describes that work as both challenging and deeply rewarding and remains committed to walking alongside clients as they pursue meaningful, sustainable change. She also notes that therapy can bring up uncomfortable emotions at times and that steady progress often unfolds gradually as part of the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Geraldine draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients identify what matters most to them and to build actions that align with their values. ACT uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies alongside behavioral commitment to support people coping with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she uses; it focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other conditions. Client-centered therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, fostering self-understanding and personal growth through empathy and genuine engagement.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Geraldine works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate progress and adapt strategies as treatment unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for clients with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. Geraldine provides care via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in the ways that feel most comfortable and practical while maintaining continuity of care across life’s changes.