Adriene Faust , LCSW

Adriene Faust is a licensed clinician in California with 20 years of professional experience helping individuals and families navigate addiction, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she blends respect, sensitivity, and compassion into every therapeutic conversation, tailoring both dialogue and treatment plans to address each client’s specific situation and goals.

Adriene approaches therapy as a collaborative process, meeting people where they are and supporting them as they take the often-difficult first steps toward a more fulfilling life. She emphasizes individualized care, adjusting interventions and pacing to reflect the unique needs, strengths, and values of each person she works with. Seeking change requires courage, and Adriene aims to empower clients through practical strategies, steady support, and a nonjudgmental stance that fosters growth and resilience.

Those looking for guidance through recovery, relationship challenges, trauma, or loss will find a therapist who prioritizes dignity and practical progress, crafting a plan that aligns with the client’s priorities while drawing on two decades of clinical experience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Adriene draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy as part of an online practice that seeks practical change and deeper relational understanding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that hold people back from meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and emotional responses - it can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and family conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may also be used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills for mood, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Adriene works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative testing and refinement helps ensure therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. For many clients, these options increase consistency of care and make it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions with licensed professionals and therapists.