Dr. James Geidner , LCPC, LPC

Dr. James Geidner has more than 20 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings, including psychiatric rehabilitation programs, child treatment centers, and university environments. He balances academic work as a Professor of Health and Counseling with a private practice, and his background includes clinical supervision roles at institutions such as Rush Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin.

He holds LCPC and LPC credentials - LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - which reflect his training in counseling and clinical practice. Dr. Geidner is well versed in multiple therapeutic modes and emphasizes finding the right treatment modality to meet each client's unique needs, tailoring care to align with their goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. James Geidner

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns of closeness and trust. It helps people understand how attachment styles influence current relationships and is often useful for addressing abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own experience and strengths, offering a supportive environment in which clients explore their feelings and goals. This approach can help with stress, depression, self-esteem, and navigating life changes by centering the client's perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and offers practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with day-to-day challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. James Geidner works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility and makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules. These options increase accessibility for people who live far away or have limited transportation, and they allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer consistent support in a format that suits the client's life.