Dr. James Geidner , LCPC, LPC

Dr. James Geidner, LCPC, LPC, brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to academic and practice settings. He has worked in psychiatric rehabilitation programs, child treatment centers, and within universities, developing a broad perspective on mental health care across the lifespan.

He serves as a Professor of Health and Counseling while also maintaining a private practice. Over the years he has provided clinical supervision at a range of institutions, including Rush Memorial Hospital, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin, among others, which has informed his familiarity with multiple therapeutic approaches.

Well versed in numerous modes of therapy, Dr. Geidner emphasizes matching the treatment modality to each person’s distinct needs. His LCPC and LPC credentials indicate licensure to practice as a professional counselor, and his combined academic and clinical background supports a thoughtful, individualized approach to choosing effective therapeutic strategies.

Integrating Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches Online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships and bonding patterns shape current ways of relating. It can help people understand attachment wounds, improve intimacy, and address relationship difficulties through exploration of relational patterns.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental, empathic therapeutic relationship in which the person’s perspective guides the work. This approach supports self-exploration, emotional processing, and growth for a wide range of concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Dr. Geidner will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, drawing on his experience as a licensed professional.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care across distances. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on progress while adapting format and pace to what works best for the individual.