- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- Attachment work
About James
Dr. James Geidner is an LCPC and an LPC with 20 years of clinical experience. He practices in Michigan and combines university teaching with private practice work. He focuses on concerns common in early adulthood such as stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career questions, and coping with life changes.
He has worked in psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, and universities. That background includes roles as a clinical supervisor at institutions like Rush Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin. These positions shaped his familiarity with a range of therapeutic approaches.
In sessions he aims to match methods to the person’s needs rather than insist on a single technique. Expect conversations about practical steps you can try between meetings. He uses approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior ideas, and Jungian perspectives when relevant.
He often helps people work through problems such as trauma and abuse, grief, addiction concerns, sleeping and anger struggles, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also addresses adoption and foster care topics, attachment questions, codependency and commitment problems, and caregiver stress.
Dr. Geidner’s experience in academic and clinical settings informs a straightforward style. He brings both practical techniques and deeper exploration when that fits the person’s goals. To get started, follow the site’s steps to view online therapy options and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help with trust, attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship problems.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities. Sessions using this approach emphasize listening and helping the client find their own solutions to stress, career decisions, or identity questions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to create practical steps forward. It is often used for anxiety, sleeping issues, mood difficulties, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. That means trying practical strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit around study, early careers, or caregiving duties. It can also allow shorter check-ins or avoid the need to be on camera when that is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to online visits while focusing on goals like reducing anxiety, managing relationships, or improving sleep.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addictions, grief, career concerns, and other common young adult challenges.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He focuses on matching the right approach to each person and combines practical techniques with deeper exploration as needed.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience in settings such as psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, universities, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Michigan.
Does he work with people who live outside the U.S.?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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