Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt , LPC

Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who centers care on each person’s distinct needs while recognizing when conditions must be addressed together. With a practice shaped by eight years of experience, she helps clients untangle combinations of concerns such as post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use by tailoring treatment plans to the whole person rather than to isolated symptoms.

She approaches counseling as a collaborative effort, working with individuals to set mutually agreed goals and to build new realities grounded in existing strengths. Geraldine encourages active involvement both during sessions and between appointments, frequently assigning exercises, journaling, or other structured work to reinforce learning. Progress is reviewed periodically and treatment plans are adjusted when needed. She is transparent about the emotional work involved and acknowledges that growth can bring uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anger, or frustration as part of the healing process.

Geraldine earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, graduating cum laude, and holds membership in Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. She completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Trauma, and she is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology (third year). She also holds National Board certifications as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and as a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and she completed the CADC-II credential for substance use work. Geraldine is pursuing additional credentials in medication-assisted treatment and professional clinical supervision, with licensure applications in progress.

Her clinical toolbox includes cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, trauma-focused CBT, person-centered approaches, reality therapy, motivational interviewing, and both individual and group formats. Most recently she served as Lead Clinician at a residential program supporting adults and families experiencing homelessness, using a transformational model that integrates person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. Geraldine accepts new clients and offers in-person and online options to meet a range of needs.