Adriene Faust, LCSW
California LCSW supporting recovery and relationships
- Addiction and trauma
- Compassionate tailored care
- Family and grief
About Adriene Faust
Adriene Faust is a California-licensed clinician with 20 years of professional experience. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), she focuses on helping people navigate addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and the grief that follows loss. She combines clinical experience with a calm, compassionate approach to meet clients where they are.
Adriene emphasizes respect and sensitivity in every interaction, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and circumstances. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and works alongside clients to identify meaningful goals and practical steps toward change.
Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Adriene aims to support and empower individuals as they pursue a more satisfying and balanced life. Her practice centers on creating a respectful, empathic space where clients can explore challenges and build skills to move forward.
Adriene emphasizes respect and sensitivity in every interaction, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and circumstances. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and works alongside clients to identify meaningful goals and practical steps toward change.
Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Adriene aims to support and empower individuals as they pursue a more satisfying and balanced life. Her practice centers on creating a respectful, empathic space where clients can explore challenges and build skills to move forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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. She is licensed in California as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), license number CA LCSW 16527.
In which languages does Adriene Faust provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English.
Where is Adriene Faust located?
Adriene Faust is located in California.
How can I work with Adriene Faust as my therapist?
You can 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 your 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Care with Adriene Faust
Adriene integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support clients in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a more meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and trust formed in relationships and helps address issues such as family conflict, intimacy concerns, and the effects of trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing depression, anxiety, and challenges like addiction.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Adriene works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy with Adriene can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from different locations and to choose the format that fits each person’s life.