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Kayann Foster, LPC, LMHC

Compassionate counselor focused on change

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About Kayann

Kayann Foster helps people facing addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress. She also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strain, relationship concerns, anger, and life transitions. Kayann is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

She brings five years of clinical experience and a practical, respectful approach. Kayann focuses on building a solid working relationship first. She listens for what matters most and adapts sessions to each person's situation.

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How Kayann works

Conversations are direct but compassionate, aimed at clear steps a person can try between meetings. Her work draws on several evidence-based methods. She uses client-centered listening to prioritize the person's perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and develop new ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. Kayann also offers solution-focused and trauma-focused strategies when those fit the concern.

Solution-focused work emphasizes small, achievable goals to create momentum. Trauma-focused work addresses the impacts of past harm and teaches ways to manage difficult memories or symptoms. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented.

Kayann helps people set realistic steps and checks progress along the way. She aims to create practical plans that fit daily life and build toward lasting change.

Kayann lists 5 ways of working on the entry:

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What Kayann works with

The areas below are the ones Kayann selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Registers LPC, LMHC
Years in practice 5
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country Washington

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Online support options

Approaches for change and healing online

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people set goals that feel important to them. This approach suits concerns where feeling understood is the first step toward change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical exercises to change responses to stress, anxiety, or depression. This approach is useful for mood and anxiety concerns and for building new coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can shift over time as goals and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing support between sessions. These formats give flexibility to match the rhythm of everyday life while working toward steady progress.

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Common questions

What problems does Kayann address most often
She supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, and grief along with related concerns such as codependency and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style like
Her style is direct and compassionate. She focuses on listening first, then working with each person to set practical steps and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
What credentials and where is she licensed
She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Washington as OR LPC and WA LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions conducted online
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How does payment and cost work
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy
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A practical next step

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