Dr. Elaine Foster, PhD, ABPP, NM | Psychotherapist

About Dr. Elaine Foster

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Psychological Testing and Evaluation

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Elaine Foster

I am a board-certified clinical psychologist and prescribing psychologist licensed in New Mexico and Texas. I have more than 30 years of clinical experience, including over two decades of service as an Air Force psychologist. My practice, PsyConOps, specializes in independent psychological evaluations. I have particular experience with Benefits Delivered Before Discharge (BDD) evaluations and VA disability and service-connected disability psychological evaluations. My background includes work with complex cases involving trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, military sexual trauma, and questions of diagnostic clarification and functional impairment. I also provide psychological evaluations for occupational and public-safety purposes, including New Mexico Level III security guard evaluations. My approach is thorough, evidence-based, and independent. I carefully review available records, clinical history, current symptoms, and relevant life and service experiences before reaching an opinion. My role is not to advocate for a predetermined outcome, but to provide a well-supported professional evaluation that evaluees can use in making decisions about their VA benefits or occupational requirements. I also provide psychotherapy and medication management in New Mexico on a limited basis, but psychological evaluation is the primary focus of my practice.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I am a disabled veteran. I'm also a retired Air Force psychologist, which means my career has always been service-oriented. I will work with you to support your goals as best I can, but if I believe I'm not a good fit, I will be upfront and let you know. Most importantly, I want to help my fellow veterans get the services they deserve.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

My process is structured, thorough, and collaborative. When we begin, we start with a comprehensive review of your clinical history, medical records, and relevant service documents. During our evaluation sessions, we will discuss your current symptoms and life experiences in a supportive, objective environment. My goal is to ensure you feel heard and understood while I gather the clinical data needed to provide a well-supported, independent evaluation that you can use confidently for your benefits or occupational requirements.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

PsyConOps

Education and training

Nova Southeastern University, PhD in Counseling Psychology

Professional memberships

American Psychological Association

NPI number

1093774861

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Elaine Foster?

Generally, Dr. Elaine Foster has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Foster's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Elaine Foster accepting new patients?

Dr. Elaine Foster generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Foster's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Elaine Foster accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Elaine Foster online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Foster using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Dr. Elaine Foster work with?

Dr. Elaine Foster works with PsyConOps.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Elaine Foster?

Dr. Elaine Foster frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Elaine Foster on their profile.