Dr. James Geidner , LCPC, LPC

Dr. James Geidner brings more than two decades of clinical experience across a range of settings, from psychiatric rehabilitation and child treatment centers to university classrooms and private practice. As a Professor of Health and Counseling, he combines academic insight with hands-on clinical work, and his background includes roles as a clinical supervisor at institutions such as Rush Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin. He holds LCPC and LPC credentials - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - which reflect advanced training and state licensure in counseling.

Dr. Geidner’s practice reflects a broad exposure to therapeutic methods and populations, with experience treating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and many other life stressors. His therapeutic philosophy centers on selecting the treatment approach that best aligns with each person’s history, goals, and preferences, rather than applying a single prescribed method. Based in Michigan, he blends clinical supervision experience, academic perspective, and private practice work to support clients and other clinicians in finding practical, personalized paths forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. James Geidner draws on a blend of Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early bonds shape current relationships and can be useful for addressing abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and attachment-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports the client's self-directed growth and helps with concerns like self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and is often applied for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Geidner works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. He integrates elements from different models as appropriate so the plan reflects each person's history and present priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and format. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life demands, and they allow licensed professionals to tailor sessions to what works best for each client while preserving the therapeutic relationship.