Geoffrey Stratton, LCSW

Geoffrey Stratton is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience in Texas. He focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and problems that affect everyday life. Geoffrey aims to meet each person where they are and create a practical plan that fits their needs.

He listens for what matters most and keeps conversations straightforward. Sessions tend to focus on skills people can use between appointments. Geoffrey emphasizes building confidence, improving communication, and managing strong emotions like anger or shame.

He uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors, acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and goals, and attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns. These methods help with things like intimacy issues, addiction, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.

Geoffrey also supports people dealing with parenting stress, career concerns, body image, and long-term health conditions. He adapts plans for those facing adoption and foster care questions, aging issues, or caregiver strain.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. He provides multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Geoffrey works collaboratively to find what fits each person’s situation.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Geoffrey commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more useful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, sleep problems, low mood, and managing bipolar symptoms by teaching concrete strategies.

He also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and commit to actions that matter. ACT is useful for coping with chronic pain, grief, and ongoing stress because it trains flexible responses rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings.

Attachment-based ideas help when relationship patterns or intimacy issues cause repeated conflict. That perspective focuses on how early connections shape expectations and communication in current relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Geoffrey will talk through your goals and preferences, and together you’ll decide which methods to use or combine. The plan can change as needs evolve so work stays relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video works well for full sessions with exercises and skill practice. Phone sessions are a good low-bandwidth option or for brief check-ins. Chat and messaging are helpful for quick updates, homework, or when a shorter touchpoint fits the day.