Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt, LPC

Geraldine (Geri) Godbolt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who guides clients through assessment, diagnosis and individualized treatment for a range of mental health concerns. She approaches counseling as a collaborative process that centers on the client - working together to set realistic goals, track progress and adjust the plan as needed. Geraldine recognizes that many people face overlapping or comorbid conditions, such as post-traumatic stress combined with anxiety or substance use alongside mood disorders, and she tailors care to address concurrent needs rather than treating concerns in isolation.

Her clinical work blends person-centered respect with evidence-informed methods. She frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-focused techniques, and she may use diagnostic and testing information to help guide treatment decisions. Clients can expect practical tools, reflective exercises and occasional between-session work such as journals or skill practice to reinforce progress. Geraldine is transparent about the pace of change - sometimes growth involves uncomfortable emotions - and she partners with clients through those moments with commitment and patience.

Geraldine holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, earned Cum Laude, and is a member of Psi Chi, the psychology honor society. She completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Graduate Certificate in Trauma, and belongs to Chi Sigma Iota, the counseling honor society. She also holds national board credentials as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and as a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), and has earned the CADC-II credential for substance use counseling. Geraldine is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology to expand assessment and testing skills, and she is working toward medication-assisted treatment training and clinical supervisor credentials. Her recent role as Lead Clinician at a residential program involved providing person-centered and cognitive behavioral care for adults and families experiencing homelessness, an experience she describes as challenging and professionally meaningful.