Dr. James Geidner , LCPC, LPC

Dr. James Geidner helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. He also supports those facing parenting challenges, grief, addiction concerns, sexual and intimacy issues, attention difficulties, and major life changes. Dr. Geidner practices in Michigan and has two decades of experience as a clinician and educator.

He has worked in psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, and university settings. That background includes supervisory roles at hospitals and universities, which shaped his practical skills in different treatment settings. He brings that variety into each session.

His style centers on matching a method to the person. Some clients want solutions they can use right away, while others need time to reflect on deeper patterns. He talks through options and helps people decide what feels most useful.

Dr. Geidner uses approaches that include attachment-focused work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, and Jungian ideas about personal meaning. He explains techniques in plain language and shows how they connect to everyday problems.

Sessions aim to be practical and grounded. People leave with specific steps to try between meetings and ideas for managing intense moments. The work often focuses on building clearer communication, better coping skills, and healthier patterns in close relationships.

He holds credentials as an LCPC and an LPC and teaches in higher education alongside private practice. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Online approaches that fit your needs

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses; it helps people who struggle with trust, closeness, or repeated patterns in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding; the therapist provides nonjudgmental attention and helps clients find their own solutions to stress, parenting, or career questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively to find what fits. He will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That shared decision-making aims to match tools to real-world situations and personal preferences.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for people juggling busy lives. Video calls let therapists observe nonverbal cues and work through relationship or attachment habits. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a good option when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit therapy into a break at work. These formats increase flexibility so people can keep consistent progress while balancing daily demands.