- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Cathy
Cathy Foster is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. Cathy helps people who feel stuck and want clearer coping skills for everyday life.
Cathy takes a straightforward approach. She listens to what is happening now and what keeps it repeating. Then she and the client set clear goals and practical steps to try between sessions. Sessions focus on skills people can use at work, at home, and in relationships.
Her work draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavior ideas to change how thoughts and actions interact. She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help with emotion regulation and staying present. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when people are weighing change or facing addictive behaviors.
Cathy has spent many years in mental health settings with a range of concerns and age groups. That experience informs a pragmatic focus on what works for daily life rather than abstract theory. She talks through realistic options and helps people try new ways of coping.
Clients who come for anger-related work often focus on controlling impulses, improving communication, and repairing relationships. Cathy encourages step-by-step practice and checks progress each session. If you want clear tools for handling strong feelings, she helps pick practical strategies and track how they fit your routine.
How Cathy applies therapy approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on putting the person’s concerns first. The therapist listens actively and helps people name goals and priorities so sessions stay practical. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it is useful for impulsivity, anger, and intense mood swings.Finding the best approach is part of the work. Cathy will collaborate with clients to decide which methods to emphasize based on their goals and daily demands. That means trying specific skills, reviewing how they worked, and changing the plan when something does not fit.
Confirm the current session formats before booking to know how she is meeting with clients. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or use phone-only options when bandwidth is limited. The focus remains on practical tools you can use between meetings and on adjusting methods so they integrate with your everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief, trauma, relationship and parenting concerns among other issues listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that combines client-centered listening with skills-based approaches such as CBT and DBT.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings with a range of concerns and age groups.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.