GERI-LYNN UTTER, PSYD
Dr. Utter’s experiences have left scars on her soul, which she sees as marks of wisdom that have shaped her understanding of human behavior. She tries to understand what makes people do the things that they do, and this curiosity and desire to help others, is what drove her to pursue a career as a psychologist.
In 2020, Dr. Utter released her first book, Mainlining Philly: Survival, Hope and Resisting Drug Addiction, which resulted from her desire to share her story and instill hope in others. The book is based on her life experiences and challenges as a result of her parents’ struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, and other mental health concerns like major depressive disorder and severe anxiety.
Dr. Utter currently lives in a Philadelphia suburb with her husband and two children. When she is not practicing psychology or writing, she can be found on the soccer field or basketball court cheering for her kiddos.
EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, PSYD
Chestnut Hill College – 2016
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, MS
Chestnut Hill College – 2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH/COMMUNICATION, BA
Cabrini University – 2002
