Cathy Foster, LPC

Cathy Foster is an LPC with 14 years of counseling experience. She focuses on helping people facing midlife questions along with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping people feel less stuck and more able to make choices that fit their lives.

She draws on client-centered work to build a trusting conversation. Cathy also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness skills and motivational interviewing are part of her toolkit when people want practical ways to manage strong emotions and take steps toward change.

Cathy emphasizes clear goals and small, manageable steps. She helps clients name what matters most, try different strategies, and notice what works. Sessions are collaborative and adapt to each person’s pace and priorities.

Her background includes many years in mental health settings with people at different life stages. That experience informs a pragmatic approach focused on daily life issues like sleep, eating, parenting, and coping with loss or transitions. Cathy explains options plainly and helps clients weigh choices based on values and goals.

People who meet with her can expect a calm, direct conversation about what’s getting in the way and what might help. If someone wants to explore purpose, rebuild routines, or gain relief from intense moods or cravings, Cathy helps map out realistic next steps.

How her approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change mood and habits. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and for managing urges related to addiction. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting conversation so the client can identify goals and move at their own pace. This approach is helpful when someone needs clarity about life purpose, relationships, or major transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cathy will collaborate with clients to choose strategies that match their needs and values. She often combines practical skill-building with reflective conversation so people can try new behaviors and then adjust the plan together.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow more flexible timing for people balancing work, parenting, or caregiving. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. The focus is on making therapy fit daily life while working toward the changes a client wants.