Adriene Faust, LCSW

Licensed in California · 20 years in practice

Adriene Faust is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 20 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 16527 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1891299657 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Adriene

Adriene Faust is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. Her work also covers issues like ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, and career transitions.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Conversations are adjusted to match what the individual needs right now rather than following a fixed script.

Background and approach

Adriene draws on several evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment work, attachment-focused thinking, and client-centered dialogue. She uses tools from dialectical behavior and solution-focused approaches when they fit the situation. The aim is to give skills people can use between sessions to manage mood, cravings, anger, or overwhelming stress.

Over two decades she has supported people through major life changes, medical and caregiving strain, and issues that come from adoption or blended families. She also works with concerns tied to chronic illness, bereavement, and recovery from domestic or substance-related harm. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.

She helps clients set realistic short-term steps while keeping sight of longer-term goals. That mix of practical skills and steady support is meant to help people regain control and move toward a life they value.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Adriene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Adriene names

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Online support

Online approaches that fit real life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps toward a life they value. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, substance concerns, and coping with big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, mood problems, sleep, and managing cravings or behavior changes.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Adriene will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what works in real time.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people have a full conversation and read nonverbal cues when that matters. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit short updates or coaching prompts into a busy day. These options make regular care more accessible and help people practice new skills between appointments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Adriene address?

She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, sleep and eating problems, and caregiving stress among other challenges.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is respectful and compassionate, with a practical focus. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill building, and collaborative planning.

How much experience does she have?

Adriene has 20 years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, loss, trauma, and life transitions.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is licensed as an LCSW in California and practices with that credential in mind.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is provided through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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