Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Geoffrey works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- South Dakota, California
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Geoffrey
Geoffrey Faustman is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who uses direct, active approaches to help people move past anger, anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. He focuses on clear goals and practical steps so people see real movement toward what matters to them. He starts by asking simple, concrete questions about what a person wants to achieve, preserve, avoid, or remove.
Those questions help make sense of how thoughts, choices, and actions interact.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to identify strengths and everyday tools the client already has, then use those to make steady progress. His work draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Those methods are adapted to the individual so therapy fits a person's needs and pace.
Geoffrey prefers an active style that keeps sessions focused on measurable change rather than open-ended discussion. He also brings approaches that address relationships and problem-solving, including elements of the Gottman Method and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix supports work on communication, managing strong emotions, and moving through life changes with clearer decisions.
With 11 years of clinical experience, Geoffrey practices in South Dakota as an LMFT. He aims to help people reach their goals and reduce time in therapy by building skills they can use day to day.
What Geoffrey works with
Everything Geoffrey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Geoffrey's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Men's issues
Approaches Geoffrey lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches online for emotion and relationship work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then take actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, avoidance patterns, and situations that involve anger or shame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change those patterns, which helps with depression, anxiety, and anger control. The Gottman Method adds tools for clearer communication and managing conflicts in close relationships, which can be helpful when intimacy or relationship strain is part of the problem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Geoffrey will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, strengths, and comfort level. He adapts techniques over time so sessions stay focused on practical changes the client wants to make.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is close to an in-person session for teaching skills and doing exercises. Phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats offer flexibility so therapy can fit into work, family life, or busy days.
Questions people ask about Geoffrey
What concerns does Geoffrey address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, career and self-esteem concerns, LGBT and family-related struggles, and men's issues.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a direct, active, goal-oriented approach that focuses on practical steps and measurable progress rather than open-ended talk.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 11 years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in South Dakota and California, practicing in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
He conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin work with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.