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Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt, LPC
Georgia
LPC in Georgia - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT and DBT skills
- Individual counseling
About Geraldine
Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt is an LPC with eight years of experience based in Georgia. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. Geraldine also addresses issues related to LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
She approaches counseling as a collaborative process. Sessions center on one concern at a time when possible, but she also works with conditions that need concurrent attention, such as co-occurring PTSD, anxiety, depression, or substance use and mental health disorders. Geraldine uses homework, exercises, and journaling between sessions to reinforce what is practiced in meetings.
Her work draws on a variety of methods to fit a person’s situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, and existential ideas when these help a client’s goals.
Geraldine has academic and professional honors in psychology and counseling and has pursued advanced study in trauma and clinical mental health counseling. She has experience with assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, and she periodically evaluates progress and adjusts plans as needed. She may incorporate testing information to guide treatment.
In practice she has provided care in residential settings, working with people experiencing homelessness and related challenges. Her work includes individual and group counseling and mental health consultation and training. She encourages active involvement in and outside sessions and discusses both benefits and the possible discomforts that can come with therapeutic work.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Geraldine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical and focuses on skills for day-to-day problems like anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and practice present-focused acceptance alongside committed action, which can be useful for ongoing distress and motivation issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving people space to set goals and reflect on what matters to them.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Geraldine will discuss clients' needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as progress is evaluated. The choice of techniques is collaborative and may include homework, exercises, or journaling to use between meetings.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations. Geraldine frames online work the same way as in-person care, focusing on practical skills, repeated practice, and regular evaluation of progress.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and isolation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She works collaboratively and focuses on one concern at a time when possible, using homework and practical exercises between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience in counseling and clinical settings, including work as a lead clinician at a residential facility.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
What language options are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Geraldine does accept international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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