Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt, LPC

Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, ADHD, LGBT issues, self-esteem, and anger. She describes counseling as a collaborative process that moves at a steady, practical pace.

Geri emphasizes addressing concerns one at a time when possible, while recognizing some problems must be treated at the same time. She notes that co-occurring issues like PTSD with anxiety or substance use alongside other disorders are common, and that treatment plans can be adjusted as progress is reviewed. Her approach includes homework, exercises, and journaling to keep work moving between sessions.

She trained at Regent University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and holds an LPC in Georgia. Her background also includes a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Trauma and professional memberships in counseling honor societies. She lists a range of clinical skills including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Geri uses several therapy approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential and client-centered methods. She says she integrates methods to fit a person’s situation rather than relying on a single model.

Her recent work includes serving as a lead clinician in a residential facility, supporting people experiencing homelessness through person-centered and cognitive behavioral practices. She asks clients to stay involved in their care and understands progress is often gradual.

How these approaches translate to online sessions