Dr. James Geidner, LCPC, LPC

Dr. James Geidner helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and parenting struggles. He also works with issues like addiction, depression, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and intimacy-related worries. Dr. Geidner combines practical tools with steady support to help people handle life changes and tough emotions.

He brings 20 years of clinical experience across psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, universities, and independent practice. He has served as a clinical supervisor at institutions such as Rush Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin. His background includes both teaching and hands-on clinical work.

In sessions he focuses on matching a therapeutic method to each person’s situation. That means picking approaches that fit the problem, the person, and their goals. He draws from attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and Jungian ideas.

People can expect straightforward conversation and practical strategies. He often helps clients notice patterns, try small changes, and build skills for coping and communication. The work aims at clearer understanding and better daily functioning.

Dr. Geidner holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Michigan. He accepts international clients and offers a mix of academic and community experience. To begin, readers are invited to use the therapy site's continue button on this profile and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a session.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand emotional reactions and work on safer ways of connecting with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick skill review helps. It can also let people join from a location that reduces background noise or avoids long commutes. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so practical progress continues between meetings.