Mary Geiger, LCPC, LMFT

Mary Geiger is a licensed counselor and marriage and family therapist practicing in Montana. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with other approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, substance concerns, and relationship struggles. Mary has 14 years of experience and aims to create a calm, straightforward space for people to talk about what matters most to them.

She begins by getting to know each person's story and what feels useful to them. Sessions focus on clear strategies and steps people can try between meetings. Mary often blends CBT tools with acceptance-based and skills-focused work to address mood, coping, and behavior patterns.

Her background includes work in both private practice and correctional settings, where she provided mental health and substance use treatment. That mix of community and program experience informs a practical, results-oriented approach in session. She supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addiction, anger, and self-esteem concerns.

Mary also helps with parenting challenges, sleep and eating struggles, intimacy-related issues, and attention concerns. She tailors plans to each person's situation and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.

Outside of work she enjoys travel, hiking, and time with her grandchildren. Those interests shape a down-to-earth style that many people find approachable when they are under stress or facing big life changes.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Mary often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts and offers concrete exercises for anxiety, depression, sleep, and coping with cravings.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and make choices that match what matters to them. ACT focuses on accepting difficult feelings while building committed action toward meaningful goals.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or relationship patterns are central concerns. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Mary will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit their needs, adjusting the plan as they go. That collaborative process helps people get tools that actually fit their daily life.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions let people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, homework check-ins, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.