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Geoffrey Stratton

Geoffrey Stratton

LCSW

Therapist · Texas · 17+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life challenges

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  • 17 years experience
  • Focus on anger
  • Texas licensed LCSW

About Geoffrey

Geoffrey Stratton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience based in Texas. He focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and anger. Geoffrey aims to treat each person with respect and compassion while tailoring sessions to what matters most to them.

He draws on straightforward, goal-oriented methods to help people manage overwhelming feelings and rebuild confidence. Sessions include talking through problems, learning skills to cope better, and shaping a plan that fits daily life. Geoffrey pays attention to grief, loss, addiction concerns, and challenges that affect self-esteem and motivation.

Clients may also work on issues tied to identity and relationships, such as LGBT concerns, intimacy-related struggles, and communication problems. He offers support for practical life stresses too, including career changes, parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and navigating big life transitions. Geoffrey also addresses ADHD, trauma and abuse, and complications from abandonment or adoption histories.

His style blends listening with evidence-informed techniques. That can mean using cognitive behavioral exercises to change unhelpful thinking, skills for emotion regulation, or methods that center values and meaningful connection. He adapts each session based on what the person needs that week.

Geoffrey works with people who want clear steps and compassionate guidance. He encourages small, steady changes and helps clients track progress. Those interested in starting will find a straightforward process to match with his practice.

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

How different approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values, even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; this can be useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early and current relationships shape feelings and expectations, and it can help people improve connection and resolve recurring relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Geoffrey will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and priorities change.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists trained in these approaches often adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings and track real-world progress.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LCSW · No. 63611
NPI
1548032030

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Geoffrey help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem struggles, and a wide range of life challenges listed in his specialties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is practical and compassionate, combining active listening with goal-focused methods. Sessions often include talking through problems, learning coping skills, and planning steps to make daily life easier.

What is his background and experience?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of professional experience. His background includes work with grief, family conflict, motivation, and self-esteem concerns.

Where is Geoffrey licensed and based?

He holds a Texas LCSW credential and practices from Texas. Sessions and services are provided under that credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your situation and scheduling.

How do I begin working with him?

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Before you start

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