Geoffrey Faustman, LMFT

Therapist in South Dakota

Direct, goal-focused therapy for change

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11 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

Practical and active
Values-guided work
Focus on self esteem

About Geoffrey

Geoffrey Faustman is a licensed marriage and family therapist who offers a direct, active approach to help people move past what keeps them stuck. He focuses on clear goals and practical steps when anxiety, depression, anger, shame, or low self esteem make daily life harder. Geoffrey uses straightforward questions to clarify what a person wants to achieve, keep, avoid, or remove so therapy has a clear direction.

He draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down how thoughts, choices, and actions link to outcomes. Sessions aim to build on a person's strengths and available tools while using personal values as a guide. The work is practical and focused on making measurable progress rather than extending therapy without purpose.

Geoffrey has 11 years of clinical experience and holds an LMFT credential. He practices in South Dakota and conducts sessions in English. His caseload includes concerns such as stress, relationship problems, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, career stress, and LGBT-related matters. He also pays attention to men's issues when relevant to a person's goals.

Therapy with him centers on short- to mid-term work when that fits a person's needs. People can expect a mix of discussion, practical exercises, and goal setting during sessions. If someone wants to start, they use the site's continue button on this profile and a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

Geoffrey aims to help people understand their patterns, use strengths, and take steps toward a more engaged, values-driven life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people live in line with their values while learning to let unhelpful thoughts move through without controlling action. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and building clearer life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep someone stuck; it often helps with anxiety, low mood, and stress. The Gottman Method offers tools for improving communication and understanding in relationships and can be useful for resolving recurring conflicts and rebuilding connection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. That conversation helps shape whether sessions lean more on ACT, CBT, Gottman techniques, or solution-focused steps so the work matches concrete goals.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It also lets people use a quieter setting, shorter check-ins, or sessions without video when that better fits their needs. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work so progress continues between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief Intimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Men's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

South Dakota, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Geoffrey commonly address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, career strain, and LGBT-related concerns.

How would he describe his therapy style?

He uses a direct, active, goal-oriented approach that combines discussion, practical exercises, and clear homework to help people reach their goals.

What is his professional background?

He brings 11 years of experience working in clinical settings and community care focused on measurable progress and problem solving.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds an LMFT and is licensed as SD LMFT and CA LMFT, and he practices in South Dakota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy match with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.