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PA Psychologist PS019215

Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter, PA Psychologist PS019215

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Geri-Lynn

Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people manage stress, mood challenges, addiction-related concerns, and ADHD among other issues.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience, she works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar symptoms, substance use, and relationship strain connected to these challenges. Her practice emphasizes respectful, empathetic care tailored to each person’s needs.

Her counseling style is approachable and nonjudgmental, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered principles, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to create individualized treatment plans. She has supported people navigating learning differences and attention-related concerns as well as those working through grief, family of origin issues, shame and guilt, and co-occurring mood or substance use disorders.

Dr. Utter also notes experience working respectfully with the LGBTQ community.

She aims to motivate and empower clients as they take steps toward change, offering collaborative dialogue and treatment planning that reflect each client’s goals and circumstances.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can benefit mood, anxiety, and sleep concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in session, and then adapt methods over time so the plan fits the individual's needs and circumstances.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These formats allow for continuity of care and ongoing therapeutic work using the approaches described, while accommodating clients who prefer different modes of interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem among others.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
Therapy integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered methods, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor care to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does this psychologist have?
She has 10 years of experience working with individuals addressing substance use, mood disorders, trauma, attention differences, and related concerns.
What are the clinician's credentials and practice location?
She is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania with the credential PA Psychologist PS019215 and practices from that state.
Are services offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is open to working with international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Geri-Lynn can help with

Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Geri-Lynn works with clients with substance use disorders (i.e. opioids, stimulants, alcohol, etc.), depression, anxiety, and trauma.

How Geri-Lynn approaches therapy

Geri-Lynn's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Geri-Lynn is a PA Psychologist PS019215 practicing in Pennsylvania, with 10 years of clinical experience.