Adriene Faust , LCSW

Adriene Faust is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 20 years of professional experience. Over two decades she has worked with people managing addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of grief and loss, blending clinical training with a practical, compassionate approach. As an LCSW she holds a clinical social work license to provide therapeutic services in California, applying evidence-informed methods and lived experience to support client progress.

Adriene approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and goals. She collaborates with clients to tailor dialog and interventions to what matters most, recognizing that reaching for a more fulfilling life takes courage. Adriene aims to empower and support people as they navigate change, offering steady guidance through each step of the healing process.

Approaches that translate to online care

Adriene integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods into online work to meet a range of needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build practical skills for handling difficult thoughts and feelings, often benefiting those coping with anxiety, stress, or life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current connections, which can be useful for relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and caregiving concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, creating a collaborative space where goals and treatment are shaped by the individual rather than imposed by the therapist.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process - Adriene works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences in a collaborative way. Sessions proceed at a pace that feels right for the client and can combine approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy with Adriene can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue work between sessions while fitting therapy into everyday life.