- Addictions
- Trauma
- Grief support
About Adriene
Adriene Faust is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She draws on twenty years of experience to offer calm, respectful support. Adriene emphasizes sensitivity and practical help when life becomes overwhelming or confusing.
She focuses on each person’s needs and builds a simple plan together. Sessions aim to clarify goals, teach coping skills, and reduce the daily load. Adriene works with people dealing with parenting stress, career strain, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to aging, chronic illness, or caregiving.
Her approach mixes practical behavior strategies with attention to emotional bonds and personal values. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-focused strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-informed thinking is part of conversations about relationships and intimacy-related concerns.
Adriene also supports people coping with natural or human-caused disaster and the stress that follows such events. She helps people sort immediate needs, manage strong emotions, and find steady ways to move forward.
People can expect a straightforward, person-centered style. Adriene encourages honest talk, small experiments between sessions, and flexible plans that adjust to real life. Her aim is to empower people to make meaningful changes at a pace that feels manageable.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes personal values and small actions that move a life in a meaningful direction, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical and skill-based, useful for addressing anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and many stress-related issues.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Adriene will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and daily life. She adjusts strategies over time based on what is working and what is not.
Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some formats may also let people choose quieter or lower-bandwidth options, which can help on hectic days. Ask about available session types and scheduling to see what fits into your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Adriene address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, and many related concerns including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and practical. Sessions include clear goals, skill practice, and problem-solving adapted to each person.
What background and experience does she bring?
Adriene has twenty years of professional experience working with a wide range of challenges, from addiction and trauma to caregiving stress and chronic illness.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Adriene?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.