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Geoffrey Faustman

Goal-focused therapist using evidence-based methods

LMFT South Dakota

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Geoffrey

Geoffrey Faustman is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who uses a direct, goal-focused style to help people move past anxiety, anger, depression, shame, and feeling stuck. He speaks plainly and works with clear questions about what a person wants to achieve, preserve, avoid, or eliminate.

Background and approach

That approach helps keep sessions focused and practical. Geoffrey draws on a mix of evidence-based methods to match a person's strengths and goals.

He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and choose actions that matter to them.

In sessions he looks at how thoughts, choices, and actions interact. Conversations aim to turn insight into concrete steps.

Clients work on small, manageable changes that fit their daily life rather than vague long-term plans. Geoffrey has practiced for 11 years and holds LMFT credentials in South Dakota and California.

He brings experience addressing stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. He also focuses on men's issues and career-related struggles.

Appointments are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Geoffrey works in English and does not take international clients.

He uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that translate to online work

Geoffrey commonly uses the Gottman Method and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his online practice. The Gottman Method focuses on improving interaction patterns and building better communication skills to reduce conflict and increase closeness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety and depression.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy elements to help people clarify their values and commit to actions that matter. Choosing the right approach is a team effort - the therapist will talk with clients about their goals, strengths, and preferences and then tailor methods that fit their situation.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues for conversations, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people share updates between sessions. These options help make scheduling easier and let therapy fit into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Geoffrey address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, anger, career strain, coping with life changes, and LGBT-related concerns. Men's issues are also a focus.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, active, goal-oriented style that emphasizes practical steps. Sessions focus on specific goals and on connecting thoughts, choices, and actions.
What experience does he bring?
He has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of stress and relationship issues and applies evidence-based treatments to meet client goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT with licensure noted as SD LMFT and CA LMFT and practices out of South Dakota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does the cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Men's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed in

South Dakota, California

Languages

English