Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt , LPC

Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who emphasizes an individualized, collaborative approach to therapy. She attends to each client's concerns one at a time while recognizing that some issues must be addressed concurrently - for example, post-traumatic stress with co-occurring anxiety or depression, or substance use alongside other mental health disorders. In times marked by pandemic stress and social unrest, she helps people explore their difficulties and build more resilient, strength-based ways of living. Counseling with Geraldine centers on mutual goal-setting, steady commitment, and patience as the primary ingredients for change. She draws on diagnostic and assessment information to guide treatment and tailors therapeutic methods to the client’s life circumstances and needs. Active participation between sessions is encouraged through homework, exercises, or journaling, and progress is reviewed periodically so treatment plans can be adjusted when necessary. Geraldine is transparent about the therapeutic process and notes that work in therapy can bring up difficult feelings such as sadness, guilt, anger, or frustration, with progress often occurring gradually as the work unfolds toward the most promising outcome.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, cum laude, from Regent University College of Arts and Sciences and membership in Psi Chi, the psychology honor society. She completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Trauma at Regent University School of Psychology & Counseling, and she is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, the counseling honor society. Geraldine holds board certification credentials through the National Board of Certified Counselors as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and as a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and she has completed the CADC-II credential. She is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology and additional training in medication-assisted treatment and clinical supervision, with supervisor credentials in progress.

Her clinical competence includes assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders and trauma using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and acceptance-based cognitive behavior therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, person-centered methods, reality and choice therapies, and motivational interviewing. She has experience offering individual and group counseling as well as consultation and training. Most recently she served as Lead Clinician at a residential facility supporting women, women with children, and men experiencing homelessness, working within a transformational model grounded in person-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches while integrating other modalities to support meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Geraldine draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns of avoidance that get in the way of purposeful living. Client-centered therapy is another core approach, focusing on empathy, respect, and the client’s own capacity for growth so individuals feel heard and supported while they explore personal challenges and make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often applied for problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and patterns that maintain distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Geraldine works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Geraldine is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and life responsibilities. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, maintain continuity of care, and access support in ways that suit a client’s daily routine while working toward recovery and resilience with licensed professionals and therapists.