Dr. James Geidner
Collaborative therapist blending clinical depth and practical tools
LCPC, LPC Michigan
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About James
Dr. James Geidner brings over two decades of clinical experience to his therapeutic work in Michigan.
Background and approach
He has practiced in diverse settings such as psychiatric rehabilitation programs, child treatment centers, and university environments, and currently combines faculty responsibilities as a Professor of Health and Counseling with a independent practice.
His background includes extensive roles as a clinical supervisor at institutions including Rush Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin, which shaped his familiarity with multiple therapeutic methods. Dr.
Geidner emphasizes tailoring treatment to each person's situation and collaborates with clients to identify approaches that best meet their goals. He integrates several evidence-informed styles into his care, including cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based perspectives, and client-centered methods, drawing on 20 years of practice to guide that integration.
His work addresses a wide range of concerns, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship and parenting challenges, and he welcomes conversations about how therapy might fit into a client's life.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Dr. Geidner often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep issues because it focuses on practical skills and measurable goals. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns affect current connections and intimacy, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, abandonment issues, and parenting challenges. Client-Centered Therapy appears in his work as well, providing a supportive, collaborative atmosphere where the client's values and goals guide the pace and focus of change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the clinical process and is done together with the client. The therapist will discuss options, consider the client's goals and preferences, and adjust methods over time to find the best fit for each situation. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and responsive.
Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or connect from different locations. These formats allow consistent access to licensed professionals and make it possible to continue therapeutic work even when in-person meetings are not feasible, while still focusing on building skills, insights, and coping strategies.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English