Geoffrey Faustman, LMFT

Geoffrey Faustman offers a direct, active, and goal-oriented approach designed to help people move past anxiety, anger, depression, shame, and other obstacles that create a sense of being stuck. He frames work around four guiding questions - what a person is trying to achieve, what they are trying to preserve, what they are trying to avoid, and what they are trying to eliminate - to clarify how thoughts, choices, and behaviors interact with outcomes.

Using a combination of evidence-based treatments, he tailors interventions to a person's strengths and values so progress targets core fears and practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a central tool in his practice and is used to address a range of problems and levels of distress. Above all, Geoffrey aims to help people reach their objectives and reduce the need for ongoing therapy by building skills and supports that sustain meaningful change.

Geoffrey practices as an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and applies treatment strategies in collaboration with each person to help them become a more fulfilled version of themselves.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Geoffrey frequently draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and he uses the Gottman Method for relationship work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other common difficulties. The Gottman Method offers practical tools for couples to improve communication, manage conflict, and rebuild connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Geoffrey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He integrates techniques in a way that makes sense for the individual or couple rather than relying on a single model.

Online therapy with Geoffrey is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of support from a licensed professional.