Geoffrey Faustman, LMFT - Therapist in South Dakota

About Geoffrey

Geoffrey Faustman is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who takes a direct, active approach to helping people move past anxiety, depression, anger, shame, or the things that leave them feeling stuck. He focuses on clear goals and practical steps so parents and caregivers can see progress. Geoffrey uses everyday language and concrete tools to make change feel manageable.

He begins by looking at four simple questions: what a person is trying to achieve, what they want to preserve, what they are trying to avoid, and what they wish to eliminate.

Background and approach

That framework helps make sense of how thoughts, choices, and actions interact. He emphasizes using personal strengths and values to guide decisions. Therapy here is solution-oriented and time-focused.

Geoffrey combines proven approaches to match a person’s needs so progress happens sooner rather than later. He aims to help people reach their goals and return to daily life feeling more capable. His work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Those methods are used flexibly to address stress, relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, and related issues. Geoffrey has eleven years of clinical experience and practices in South Dakota as an LMFT. He speaks English and takes a practical, values-driven stance that centers what matters most to each person.

Online approaches that focus on goals and values

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It supports work on issues like anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building flexible behavior rather than chasing perfect thinking.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms and improve coping. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and anger by teaching concrete tools to change patterns that cause distress.

Geoffrey treats online work as a collaborative process. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will help clients test methods, adjust plans, and pick strategies that fit personal goals and daily life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Those options can fit busy parents and caregivers who need to schedule around family life, commute less, and use shorter check-ins when helpful. Remote formats make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and try tools in real-time situations.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, LGBT matters, family issues, and coping with life changes. Men’s issues are also an additional focus area.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

The approach is direct, active, and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on clear questions and practical steps to change thoughts and actions that keep someone stuck.

What is his professional background?

He has eleven years of clinical experience using a mix of evidence-based therapies tailored to each person. He aims to help clients reach their goals without staying in therapy longer than needed.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He holds licenses as a licensed marriage and family therapist: SD LMFT LMFT11525 and CA LMFT 96882, and practices in South Dakota.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: South Dakota, California
Languages: English

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