Dr. James Geidner, LCPC, LPC

Dr. James Geidner is a licensed counselor with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and other life challenges. He practices in Michigan and offers services in English, and he accepts international clients.

He began his career in psychiatric rehabilitation and child treatment centers and has worked in university settings. He also has experience as a clinical supervisor at places such as Rush Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin. That background informs his work in private practice and in academic teaching as a Professor of Health and Counseling.

In sessions he focuses on matching the approach to what the person needs. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and on cognitive behavioral tools to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses client-centered listening and elements of dialectical behavior and Jungian perspectives when those fit a person's goals.

Treatment is practical and conversational. He helps people notice patterns, try different responses, and build skills for handling emotions and communication. Sessions include planning small steps and checking progress between meetings.

Dr. Geidner holds LCPC and LPC credentials and has worked across clinical, supervisory, and university roles for two decades. To start, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire so scheduling can be arranged according to availability.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and communication. Online sessions can help people notice repeating patterns and practice new ways of relating to partners or family members. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying experiments that change behavior and mood. That method works well for stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep issues by breaking problems into manageable steps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and creating a supportive space so people can find their own solutions and priorities.

Deciding which approach to use is part of treatment. He will work collaboratively to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. Clients and the therapist check progress together and pick strategies that feel useful and realistic.

The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it simpler to continue work during life transitions or while living in a different region, and therapists can adapt exercises and homework to each person's daily routine.