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- Addictions support
- Family conflict
- Trauma recovery
About Adriene
Adriene Faust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and related issues such as anger, sleep and eating problems, and ADHD.
Adriene focuses on direct, practical conversations. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps translate that into short-term goals. Sessions are structured around the client's priorities and follow-up steps to try between appointments.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act on them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Attachment-informed ideas guide work on relationship and intimacy concerns.
Adriene also uses strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and client-centered techniques to keep discussions grounded in what the client brings. Treatment plans are practical and action-oriented, with attention to coping skills for stress, grief, and caregiving burdens.
She has worked across a wide range of settings over two decades, supporting people through life changes such as divorce, caregiving, adoption and blended family challenges, chronic illness, and substance concerns. Prospective clients are invited to confirm current session options before scheduling and to start with a short intake to clarify goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How Adriene combines approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small actions that align with them. It is often useful for clients feeling stuck, overwhelmed by grief, or facing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety or depression and then testing different ways of thinking and acting. This approach is practical for sleep, eating, and mood-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape closeness and trust. It can help clarify why certain conflicts or intimacy issues repeat and suggest new ways of relating.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Adriene collaborates with each person to figure out which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She uses short-term goals and regular check-ins to see what helps and adjusts the plan over time.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. Some formats are simpler for brief check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, while others suit longer, deeper conversations. Discussing practical needs during the intake helps match the session type to daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and related concerns like sleep and eating problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She listens, helps set short-term goals, and suggests skills to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a range of issues from addiction to caregiving stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.