Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter
PA Psychologist PS019215
Pennsylvania
Compassionate psychologist for change
Continue with Geri-LynnAt a glance
- Credentials
- PA Psychologist PS019215
- License
- Psychologist, Pennsylvania / PS019215
- NPI
- 1386239846
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational guidance
- Practical coping skills
- Nonjudgmental support
About Geri-Lynn
Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter is a Pennsylvania psychologist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, mood challenges, and the everyday strain of life changes. She brings a calm, non-judgmental presence to sessions and aims to support each person with respect and empathy. Dr. Utter has worked with people managing bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, sleep difficulties, and questions related to sexual orientation and identity.
She has over 10 years of clinical experience and has provided care for people with substance use issues alongside depression, anxiety, and trauma. Her background includes helping people address family of origin concerns, co-occurring disorders, and the emotional effects of shame and guilt. She has experience with people impacted by post-traumatic stress and seasonal mood changes.
Her approach combines several methods to match what each person needs. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit to help people find and strengthen reasons for change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered dialogue, and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the situation.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps, clearer thinking, and building coping skills while honoring the person’s values. She works collaboratively to set goals and adjust plans as progress unfolds. Dr. Utter emphasizes listening first, then offering strategies that make sense in daily life.
Her credential is PA Psychologist PS019215 and she practices in Pennsylvania. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, visitors follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Dr. Utter uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. This approach is practical for addiction, lifestyle shifts, and when someone feels stuck about making decisions.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take small actions that match what matters to them. ACT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with ongoing stress. Client-centered therapy informs how she listens and responds, keeping the person’s experience central while the therapist reflects and supports.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or shorter windows. Ask about available formats when you complete the Start Therapy questionnaire so scheduling can match practical needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHDAdditional focus areas
Co-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is approachable, empathetic, and non-judgmental. She aims to listen first and tailor conversations to each person’s needs.
What is her clinical background?
Dr. Utter has over 10 years of experience working with substance use, co-occurring mental health concerns, bipolar disorder, and family of origin issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Pennsylvania psychologist with the credential PA Psychologist PS019215 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats on file.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers