- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Men's issues focus
About Geoffrey
Geoffrey Faustman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of clinical experience based in South Dakota. He focuses on practical, goal-oriented work for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship struggles, and related concerns. Geoffrey names men’s issues, addictions, grief, trauma and intimacy-related problems among his regular focus areas.
He uses direct, active methods that break problems down into clear questions about aims, losses, avoidances, and eliminations. Sessions look at how thoughts, decisions, and actions interact. Geoffrey helps people recognize their strengths and the tools they already have, then aligns choices with personal values to move forward.
Geoffrey draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside solution-focused work and elements of the Gottman Method. He describes this mix as evidence-based techniques adapted to a client’s strengths and goals. The emphasis is on short-term progress and concrete changes rather than long-term dependency on therapy.
Clients can expect structured conversations that identify specific targets and small experiments to test different behaviors. Geoffrey frames problems in everyday terms and focuses on measurable steps. He highlights skills people can use between sessions to manage anger, handle workplace frustration, and repair relationship patterns.
His approach is practical and straightforward. He asks what clients are trying to achieve and what they’re trying to avoid, then builds a plan from there. To begin a series of sessions, clients follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you name what matters and practice actions that match those values even when emotions are intense. It’s useful for ongoing anger, avoidance, and decisions about relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into steps you can change; it’s practical for anxiety, irritability, and problem patterns at work or home. The Gottman Method focuses on specific relationship interactions and communication skills that help reduce repeated conflict and rebuild trust.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Geoffrey treats approach selection as collaborative. He will review your goals, what has or hasn’t worked before, and your preferred pace. Together you decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, ACT experiments, Gottman tools, or solution-focused tasks in sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove travel time on workdays. Therapists can use video for guided skills practice, or phone for brief coaching-style check-ins depending on what you and the clinician agree will work best.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
South Dakota, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, as well as grief, trauma, addictions, career strain, LGBT concerns, and men’s issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, active, goal-oriented style that looks at clear questions about what you want, what you’re protecting, and what you avoid. Sessions focus on practical steps and skill building.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working as a clinician with adults on mood, relationship, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LMFT licensed in South Dakota and California with practice based in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.