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Geoffrey Stratton

Geoffrey Stratton, LCSW

Therapist in Texas

Compassionate, practical support for life challenges

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Goal-focused planning
  • Respectful listening

About Geoffrey

Geoffrey Stratton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 17 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical, real-world help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. Geoffrey approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all script. That means working together to identify small, manageable steps that fit day-to-day life. Geoffrey listens for what matters most to the client and helps prioritize goals that feel doable. Sessions often cover a wide range of life challenges. He helps people dealing with grief and loss, addiction and recovery concerns, intimacy and communication problems, parenting strain, career transitions, and coping with major life changes. Geoffrey also addresses concerns like ADHD, trauma and abuse, body image, and caregiver stress. His work uses several evidence-informed approaches. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, and client-centered practices. Those approaches are used as tools to build skills, manage strong emotions, and improve relationships. Taking the first step can feel risky, and Geoffrey frames the work as a collaborative effort. He helps people set realistic goals and supports them through setbacks. For someone worried about jealousy or relationship strain, he aims to create clear, hands-on strategies to reduce distress and improve connection.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions about relationships or career changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with real-world steps. It is useful for stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and problems with mood or motivation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful when strong reactions or relationship conflict get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Geoffrey will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting techniques over time and trying different strategies until something fits.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them stay consistent with appointments and apply new skills in the flow of their everyday routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and self-esteem struggles, among many other concerns like grief, addiction, ADHD, and caregiving stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that focuses on practical steps and skills. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person’s goals and daily life.

What is his background and experience?

He has 17 years of professional experience and has supported people through grief, motivation and confidence issues, and family conflict during that time.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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