Teal Foster, LMFT

Teal Foster, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
Hi there, I'm Teal! It takes courage to begin therapy, and I commend you for taking this step. My aim is to ensure your therapeutic journey is truly valuable for you. My expertise lies in supporting individuals through life changes, anxiety, and trauma. I utilize a client-centered and collaborative method, adapting each session to align with your specific needs and aspirations. Please feel free to connect when you feel the time is right. I am here to offer a secure and encouraging space where you can feel completely at ease. My approach Drawing from an attachment-focused perspective, I aim to understand how your relationships and early experiences shape your current patterns. I integrate this understanding with practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address your specific needs. ACT helps you accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-driven actions, and EMDR can assist in processing and integrating traumatic experiences. Your well-being and progress are central to our work together, and we will collaborate to identify challenges and develop strategies that foster greater confidence and resilience. My focus Are you grappling with persistent anxiety, navigating significant life changes, or finding yourself caught in the cycle of obsessive thoughts and behaviors? I specialize in supporting adults facing these challenges, as well as those who have experienced complex trauma. Together, we can explore the roots of your anxiety and self-doubt, develop effective coping strategies for life transitions, and address the impact of these experiences in a way that promotes healing and resilience. We will collaborate to create a personalized and empowering path toward your goals, fostering a greater sense of self-worth and inner peace.

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About Teal Foster

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relationship Struggles
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Life Transition
Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Attachment-based
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Teal Foster

Hi there, I'm Teal! It takes courage to begin therapy, and I commend you for taking this step. My aim is to ensure your therapeutic journey is truly valuable for you. My expertise lies in supporting individuals through life changes, anxiety, and trauma. I utilize a client-centered and collaborative method, adapting each session to align with your specific needs and aspirations. Please feel free to connect when you feel the time is right. I am here to offer a secure and encouraging space where you can feel completely at ease. My approach Drawing from an attachment-focused perspective, I aim to understand how your relationships and early experiences shape your current patterns. I integrate this understanding with practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address your specific needs. ACT helps you accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-driven actions, and EMDR can assist in processing and integrating traumatic experiences. Your well-being and progress are central to our work together, and we will collaborate to identify challenges and develop strategies that foster greater confidence and resilience. My focus Are you grappling with persistent anxiety, navigating significant life changes, or finding yourself caught in the cycle of obsessive thoughts and behaviors? I specialize in supporting adults facing these challenges, as well as those who have experienced complex trauma. Together, we can explore the roots of your anxiety and self-doubt, develop effective coping strategies for life transitions, and address the impact of these experiences in a way that promotes healing and resilience. We will collaborate to create a personalized and empowering path toward your goals, fostering a greater sense of self-worth and inner peace.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Antioch University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1194476564

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Teal Foster frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Teal Foster on their profile.

What languages does Teal Foster speak?

Teal Foster speaks English.

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