- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered work
About Geri
Geri Burgess is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. She is licensed in Alabama and has focused work helping people manage stress and anxiety, among other concerns.
She explains things simply and uses practical methods to help people talk through problems. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what steps a person can try between meetings. Geri draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to support coping and clearer thinking.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns including relationship strain, sleep problems, grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career stress, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also addresses issues like attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, and feelings of isolation or emptiness.
Geri pays attention to how day-to-day habits and thoughts affect mood and behavior. She blends conversational, reflective work with concrete skills practice. Meetings often include noticing patterns, trying different small experiments, and planning manageable steps forward.
Her approach aims to be straightforward and respectful. She helps people name what is hard, sort through options, and try changes that fit their life. To begin, people use the site matching process to schedule an initial session and outline their priorities.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflection. The therapist follows the person’s concerns and helps them find what feels most relevant, which can help with anxiety and relationship struggles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses clear steps to notice thoughts and try different behaviors. It is useful for stress, worry, sleep difficulties, and mood issues because it breaks problems into manageable pieces.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus on the present moment. This can be paired with other techniques to support coping and sleep habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what a person has tried before, then shape sessions together. That means methods can shift as needs change and new priorities appear.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can also adapt exercises for phone or video sessions depending on what works best for the person.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, trauma and related concerns such as sleep problems and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and conversational, mixing reflection with practical steps and skills practice.
How long has she been practicing?
She has about 20 years of professional experience as an LPC.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.