Therapist profile
Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter, PA Psychologist PS019215
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania psychologist - Anger and addiction support
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- CredentialsPA Psychologist PS019215
- LicensePsychologist, Pennsylvania / PS019215
- NPI1386239846
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- CBT methods
- Acceptance and commitment
- Motivational interviewing
About Geri-Lynn
Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter is a Pennsylvania psychologist (PA Psychologist PS019215) with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, mood problems, substance use concerns, trauma, and anger. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, relationship conflict, and grief.
Dr. Utter has experience helping people who have substance use disorders alongside depression, anxiety, or trauma. She has worked with clients who live with bipolar disorder and learning differences, including ADHD. She has also worked respectfully with the LGBTQ+ community and addresses family of origin issues and co-morbidity when they arise.
Her approach combines cognitive behavioral methods, acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered listening, psychodynamic ideas, and motivational interviewing. In practice that looks like focused conversations about patterns of thought and behavior, exploring values and goals, and using practical experiments between sessions.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Dr. Utter uses questions, reflections, and gentle challenge to help people notice what keeps problems going and to try different ways of responding. She works with clients to set small, doable steps they can take outside sessions.
People who want clear techniques for stress, anger, or addiction-related challenges may find this approach useful. The therapist emphasizes collaboration and a straightforward plan for change. To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching process to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that fit those values. It can be useful for anger that comes from frustration, avoidance, or drifting away from what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns. It often includes practical skills and short experiments to interrupt automatic reactions like snapping or ruminating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes attentive listening and reflective dialogue to help people feel understood and to build insight about patterns that drive anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Utter will discuss which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She works collaboratively to try strategies, check whether they help, and adjust the plan based on what the client needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep appointments during travel or work breaks. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and flexibility around camera use or bandwidth, which can help people maintain continuity of care without rearranging their whole day.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship conflict.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused, combining client-centered listening with cognitive and acceptance-based techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a practicing psychologist in clinical settings.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is a Pennsylvania psychologist listed as PA Psychologist PS019215 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the site's scheduling flow, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.