Geoffrey Faustman , LMFT

Geoffrey Faustman offers a direct, active, and goal-oriented approach to help people move past anxiety, anger, depression, shame, or whatever feeling keeps them stuck. He begins by clarifying four practical questions - what a client is trying to achieve, what they wish to preserve, what they are trying to avoid, and what they want to eliminate - in order to reveal how thoughts, choices, actions, and outcomes interact in sometimes complex ways.

By combining an understanding of personal strengths with usable tools and values-based direction, he helps clients make decisions that propel them toward greater fulfillment. Treatment plans draw on evidence-based methods tailored to each person, with an emphasis on identifying core fears and building skills to meet specific goals. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, a method that examines the links among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns, is one of the primary tools he uses.

Geoffrey views therapy as a means to an end rather than a permanent state - the aim is to reach agreed-upon goals and enable clients to live their lives more fully. He is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a credential indicating training and licensure in marriage and family therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites clients to notice thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them, and to commit to actions that reflect personal values. It is often helpful for people struggling with anxiety, avoidance, or uncertainty about meaningful direction in life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to distress. It is a practical approach for issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday problems by building concrete skills and new ways of responding.

The Gottman Method concentrates on improving communication, managing conflict, and strengthening emotional connection within relationships, making it useful for couples and intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Geoffrey will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors treatment plans over time so the approach evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect from different settings and schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who can support progress between in-person visits.