About Geoffrey
Geoffrey Faustman uses a direct, active approach that focuses on clear goals. He helps people get relief from anxiety, anger, depression, shame, and other problems that leave them feeling stuck.
Background and approach
Geoffrey asks straightforward questions about what someone wants to achieve, preserve, avoid, or eliminate so the path forward is easier to see. He draws on tools that match a person's strengths and values.
That makes changes feel more practical and doable. Sessions move from identifying what’s in the way to trying small experiments that build momentum.
Geoffrey practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other methods. He also incorporates relationship work informed by the Gottman Method and uses solution-focused strategies for faster, targeted progress.
These approaches are used to address stress, self-esteem, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. With 11 years of experience and an LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he works with people across a wide range of life challenges.
He is based in South Dakota and conducts sessions in English. The aim is not long-term dependency on therapy.
Geoffrey emphasizes practical steps so people can reach their goals and return to living the life they want. He helps clients notice what works, keep what matters, and let go of what holds them back.
Evidence-informed approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It’s often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, mood, and anger issues. The Gottman Method brings research-based strategies for improving communication and understanding in relationships and can be used to address intimacy-related concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of collaborative therapy. Geoffrey will work with each person to match methods to their goals, strengths, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path. Clients and the therapist check progress and adjust techniques as needed so the work stays relevant and focused.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video lets people work face-to-face when schedules allow. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, or shorter problem-focused conversations that fit into a busy day.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- South Dakota, California
- Languages
- English