- 20 years experience
- Sleep and rest focus
- Collaborative approach
About James
Dr. James Geidner helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and the day-to-day impact of life changes. He is a licensed clinician with LCPC and LPC credentials and brings two decades of clinical work to sessions. He also supports concerns such as parenting strain, grief, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue.
He has worked in psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, and university settings. That experience informs a practical approach to care. In sessions he focuses on what is most useful right now and on small, manageable changes that improve sleep and daily functioning.
Dr. Geidner blends several therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. He draws on Attachment-Based work to address relational patterns and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to support emotional regulation and self-understanding.
Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together. He uses clear, everyday language and offers concrete strategies for sleep and rest when that is a concern. Progress is checked regularly and the plan is adjusted as needed.
Alongside private practice, he teaches as a Professor of Health and Counseling and has served as a clinical supervisor at hospitals and universities. That background shapes a relaxed, experienced style focused on real-world results.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how those patterns affect sleep, stress, and everyday interactions. It can be useful for people who want to change how they connect and feel safer in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers specific tools to shift unhelpful thinking and improve routines that affect sleep and mood. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own goals and pace, offering a supportive setting where people can discover what matters to them and try new habits.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Dr. Geidner works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying practical strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins or longer sessions when needed. It also lets people use video when they want face-to-face interaction or opt for phone or other arrangements when that better suits their schedule or bandwidth.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep and rest difficulties, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and parenting-related strain.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a collaborative, practical style that focuses on small changes. Sessions combine listening with clear tools drawn from several therapy approaches.
What is his clinical background?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working in psychiatric rehabilitation, child treatment centers, and universities, and has served as a clinical supervisor in multiple institutions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices out of Michigan.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography and may vary.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.