- Goal oriented
- Evidence based methods
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Geoffrey
Geoffrey Faustman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who takes a direct, active, and goal-focused approach. He aims to help people find relief from anxiety, anger, depression, shame, or whatever leaves them feeling stuck. Geoffrey emphasizes clear goals and practical steps so clients can move forward in life.
He looks at what a person wants to achieve, what they want to preserve, what they avoid, and what they want to remove. That framework helps make sense of how thoughts, choices, and actions interact. Geoffrey draws on a mix of evidence-based approaches to match a person's strengths and needs.
Sessions focus on practical skills and real-world changes. He helps people notice patterns, use personal strengths, and align actions with values. The goal is progress that matters outside the therapy room, not indefinite treatment.
Geoffrey has eleven years of experience working with concerns such as stress, relationship challenges, self-esteem, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, and career stress. He also has an additional focus on men's issues, and he supports LGBT concerns as part of his practice.
He practices in South Dakota and works in English. Geoffrey uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and he incorporates the Gottman Method and Solution-Focused Therapy where helpful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How these approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that matter despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It helps people move toward a life they value rather than getting stuck avoiding discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms such as anxiety or depression. The Gottman Method offers concrete tools for improving communication and resolving relationship problems and can be used when relationship concerns are present.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than presuming a single path from the start.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove travel time. It can also let people keep therapy consistent when schedules change. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements and how sessions can be scheduled to suit everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
South Dakota, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues can Geoffrey help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and related challenges. He also lists an additional focus on men's issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, active, and goal-focused approach. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skills, and aligning actions with personal values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eleven years of experience working with a range of concerns and applying evidence-based approaches to help people reach goals.
Which credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with SD LMFT and CA LMFT credentials, and he practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.