Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Adriene Faust, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - addictions and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 16527
- NPI
- 1891299657
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Adriene supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT
About Adriene
Adriene Faust is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people who are managing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress related to work or parenting.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment work, and attachment-based ideas to guide conversations and homework.
Adriene adapts how she works to each person's situation. She listens to what is happening now and what a person wants to change. Then she and the client set small steps and regular check-ins to track progress and adjust the plan.
Over two decades she has supported people with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety. That includes coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, codependency, substance use, and career stress. She also addresses communication problems, blended family tensions, and the effects of trauma.
Expect straightforward talk about problems and hands-on practice of new skills. Sessions include problem-solving, behavior experiments, and attention to how past attachment patterns affect current relationships. Adriene works with adults on practical changes that fit day-to-day life.
BHow sessions work
How Adriene integrates therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing small actions that align with what matters. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and practices alternative ways of responding. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current closeness and trust, helping people with relationship and intimacy issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Adriene will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, life demands, and preferences. That means adjusting pace, trying different techniques, and checking in regularly about what helps.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats use audio only for lower bandwidth, while others use video for face-to-face conversation. Ask about session length and setup when you schedule so therapy fits your daily routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, attention difficulties, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused conversations. Expect skills work, behavior experiments, and planning between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience in social work and mental health settings.
Is she licensed in California?
Yes. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers