Geri Burgess , LPC

Geri Burgess is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience, licensed in Michigan. She specializes in helping people manage stress and anxiety by creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be voiced openly. Clients work with her to explore challenges and develop practical ways to cope as they pursue a more satisfying and balanced life.

Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are, honoring the courage it takes to seek change and supporting each person through the steps of that process. Geri focuses on empowering individuals to build resilience and clearer self-understanding while navigating life transitions and emotional strain. She emphasizes collaboration, listening carefully to each person's needs and goals, and offering encouragement as clients move toward healthier patterns and greater wellbeing.

As an experienced LPC, Geri combines professional training with a warm, empathetic presence to help clients pursue meaningful change and a fuller sense of satisfaction in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Geri Burgess uses client-centered therapy to place the client's perspective at the heart of treatment, offering empathic listening and support that helps people feel understood while they explore personal values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and stress. Mindfulness therapy is used to cultivate present-moment awareness and stress reduction techniques that can help with emotional regulation and everyday coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Geri works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to tailor interventions and adjust strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations while pursuing consistent therapeutic work.