Seth Geister is a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, and holds an endorsement as a Certified Addictions Counselor in the State of Michigan. In addition to serving clients through CrossRoads Counseling Ministries, he is a Program Director for a residential treatment facility for adolescents. Seth has worked with developmentally disabled adults and adolescents in school and residential settings. He has worked to help children and families for over 15 years. Seth has extensive experience as an Adventure Based Counselor, using cooperative games, and experiential education to help individuals learn by doing.
Seth earned his B.A. from Spring Arbor University, in the area of Family Life Education and an M. A. from Spring Arbor University in Counseling. Seth has education and training experiences in the areas of: behavior modification, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, grief and loss concerns, family relationships, career choices, and substance abuse recovery. He has helped individuals with relational issues, identity issues/social adjustment, anger management, depression, substance abuse, co-dependent relationships, career counseling, educational development, family dynamics, parenting, and those suffering from domestic abuse and neglect.
Seth and his family reside on their family farm in Eastern Tuscola county. He is a long time member of the United Methodist Church in Kingston, MI. where the family has lived for several generations.
“It is my goal to see the world through the client’s eyes, and assist in teaching them to laugh, love, learn, and leave a legacy. Healing can come in a variety of ways such as education, experience, and embracing personal responsibility. I believe that this is very possible through strengthening one’s faith in Jesus Christ, and learning the providence of God. For when a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies (whatever they may be) live at peace with him.”