- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Teaching and supervision
About James
Dr. James Geidner is an LCPC and an LPC licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship patterns, parenting questions, depression, addictions, grief, and family of origin issues. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, sleep problems, anger, and intimacy-related concerns.
He has worked in psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, and university settings. He has served as a clinical supervisor at institutions including Rush Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin. He also teaches as a Professor of Health and Counseling while maintaining a private practice.
In sessions he focuses on figuring out what approach best fits each person. He draws on attachment-based work to look at early relationship patterns. He uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of him.
He also brings cognitive behavioral techniques for managing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. When needed he integrates skills from dialectical behavior therapy and ideas from Jungian and narrative work to help people tell and reframe their stories.
People meet to talk through day-to-day struggles and longer-standing family patterns. Dr. Geidner aims to help clients notice recurring roles and expectations that started in childhood. He supports practical steps for changing those patterns, improving communication, and managing emotional reactions.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Dr. Geidner uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early family relationships influence present patterns. That work helps people spot recurring roles and expectations that come from childhood and how those affect current relationships.He also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on what matters most to the person in session. This approach prioritizes the client's concerns and helps conversations stay relevant and practical.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another common element in his work. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, and offers strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress management.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a single fixed model.
Confirm current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that is useful, and reduce travel time. Ask during the matching process about the practical arrangements that best suit daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship patterns, parenting, depression, addictions, grief, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He emphasizes finding the right treatment approach for each person and uses methods that best fit the client's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has over 20 years of clinical experience in settings such as psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, and universities.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from Michigan while holding licenses in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person meetings are offered.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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