Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt, LPC
Compassionate counselor helping reshape life stories
Details
| Name | Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Georgia |
| Licensed in | Georgia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Geraldine
Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt is a licensed professional counselor with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on one concern at a time while recognizing when multiple problems need attention together. Geri aims to help people make sense of their experiences and build new possibilities from their strengths.
She treats stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and ADHD among other concerns. Geri also addresses issues such as grief, low self-esteem, anger, and the strain that comes with caregiving or major life changes.
Background and approach
LGBT and gender-related concerns are part of her practice focus. Geri uses Narrative Therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). In sessions she asks questions, listens for patterns, and helps people reframe difficult stories about themselves.
She may suggest exercises, journaling, or practical homework to try between meetings. Assessment and periodic review guide her work so the plan can change as needed. She acknowledges that progress often takes time and that hard feelings can come up during the process.
Her style is collaborative - she invites clients to define goals together and to be active in the work. Geri practices from Georgia and conducts sessions in English. She accepts international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Geraldine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Geraldine among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Geraldine among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Geraldine among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Geraldine among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Geraldine among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Geraldine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Geraldine among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Geraldine among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Geraldine among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Geraldine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Geraldine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Geraldine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Acceptance-Based Work Online
Geraldine commonly draws on Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online work. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate problems from identity, which can be useful for issues like shame, grief, or feeling stuck. ACT focuses on values and small actions people can take, and it helps with anxiety, depression, and coping when life feels overwhelming.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Geraldine will talk with each person about what feels most useful, try methods in sessions, and adjust based on what helps. She invites clients to set goals together and checks progress regularly so the plan can change when needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when that’s helpful. Phone sessions can be a good fit when a quieter space or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support shorter check-ins, journaling prompts, or ongoing coaching between live meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns such as grief, low self-esteem, anger, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and narrative-minded. She listens for personal stories, helps reframe unhelpful patterns, and uses practical exercises between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings, including leading care at a residential facility supporting people experiencing homelessness.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in the state of Georgia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions across borders.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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