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Adriene Faust, LCSW

California LCSW specializing in trauma and family support
  • Trauma and family support
  • Substance use recovery
  • Grief and loss

About Adriene Faust

Adriene Faust, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is a California-licensed therapist with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people cope with addictions, navigate family conflicts, process trauma and abuse, and work through grief and loss. Adriene emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction, shaping conversations and therapeutic plans around each person's unique history and goals.

Her approach is collaborative and tailored - Adriene adapts dialogue and treatment strategies to fit an individual's needs and pace. She recognizes that taking the first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she aims to support and empower clients throughout that journey. Adriene provides steady guidance while helping clients build the skills and insight needed to move toward meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger management

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Adriene Faust have?

Adriene Faust has 20 years of professional experience.

Is Adriene Faust a licensed therapist?

Yes. Adriene Faust holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is registered in California as CA LCSW 16527.

In which languages does Adriene Faust provide therapy?

Adriene Faust provides therapy in English.

Where is Adriene Faust located?

Adriene Faust is located in California.

How can I work with Adriene Faust as my therapist?

Clients work with Adriene Faust through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Adriene Faust work with international clients?

Yes. Adriene Faust works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Adriene Faust cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could remote therapy be a good fit?

Many people wonder whether therapy delivered remotely can truly help. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

A major practical advantage is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that feels most comfortable to them: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety makes it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments.

Licensed professionals provide care through these remote options, and clients have the ability to switch therapists if they seek a different fit. For many people, online therapy offers an accessible and effective path to support and growth.

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