Geoffrey Faustman

Geoffrey Faustman is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who offers a direct, active, goal-focused style. He helps people find relief from anxiety, anger, depression, shame, and the stuck feelings that follow big life stressors. Geoffrey frames work around clear questions about what a person wants to achieve, protect, avoid, or remove to make practical progress.

He explains how thoughts, choices, and actions interact with outcomes. Sessions focus on recognizing personal strengths and using available tools. Values play a role in setting goals and guiding change so progress fits what matters most to each person.

Geoffrey draws on evidence-based approaches to match what fits the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one method he uses to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new habits. He combines methods to address anxiety, relationship strain, addictions, grief, anger, and other concerns listed in his specialties.

He aims for measurable progress so therapy does not become open-ended. That goal-oriented focus means setting clear steps and checking what works. People can expect a collaborative, practical process that emphasizes life changes they can carry forward.

With 11 years of clinical experience, Geoffrey practices in South Dakota and conducts sessions in English. He works with men on issues commonly raised by them, alongside wider concerns such as career stress, intimacy-related problems, and coping with life changes.

How ACT and CBT inform online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with personal values so they can take meaningful action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and decisions about relationships or career. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that feed problems and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review the client's goals, preferences, and what has and hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, easier access for people living farther from urban centers, and shorter check-ins when needed. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to work well in remote sessions and focus on concrete tools and homework that support everyday life.