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Geoffrey Faustman, LMFT
South Dakota
LMFT - Anxiety and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT approaches
- ACT techniques
- Gottman methods
About Geoffrey
Geoffrey Faustman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and related issues that leave people feeling stuck.
He uses a direct, active, and goal-oriented style. Sessions begin by clarifying what a person is trying to achieve, preserve, avoid, and eliminate. That simple framework makes it easier to see how thoughts, choices, and actions interact in everyday situations.
Geoffrey draws on several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He also uses practical methods from the Gottman Method and solution-focused work when they fit the goals. Treatment is structured and focused on measurable steps rather than open-ended talk.
Work in sessions emphasizes recognizing unhelpful thought patterns and testing new responses. Geoffrey helps people use personal strengths and existing tools while aligning actions with their values. Sessions can include short experiments, behavior change plans, and homework to practice between meetings.
He aims for progress that leads to fewer sessions over time. People who come to him for help with grief, trauma, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career decisions, or men’s issues will find a pragmatic, results-focused approach. Geoffrey practices in South Dakota and conducts work in English.
How his approaches translate to online work
Geoffrey uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete experiments and small behavior changes, which can fit well into online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) adds work on values and committed action, helping people choose actions that matter even when feelings are difficult. The Gottman Method offers practical exercises for relationship interaction and communication skills that can be practiced between meetings.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend methods to try. Plans are revisited as progress is tracked and adjustments are made together.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports doing real-life experiments between meetings and reviewing what happened afterward. Talk with him during the initial scheduling step to confirm how sessions will be delivered and which format best fits your routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
South Dakota, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy-related problems, anger, career questions, LGBT concerns, family issues, and men's issues.
How does he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, active, goal-oriented approach that clarifies goals and practical steps. Sessions focus on how thoughts, decisions, and actions interact.
What is his clinical experience?
He has 11 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns and practical behavior change strategies.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LMFT licensed in South Dakota and California and practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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