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I have over 25 years of experience providing mental health therapy to individual's, couples, and families. I believe that you should not be in therapy for years, but should be quickly making the changes in your life to get you out of therapy. The goal of therapy is to help you to determine what those changes are and then to help you take the necessary steps to make those changes. My approach to therapy combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and mindfulness.
I am direct, honest, and genuine in the care I provide and consider my assessment and diagnostic skills to be my greatest strength. Client satisfaction and demonstrable results are a priority. I will be the first person to tell you if we are not a good fit. I am interactive and do more than "just sit there and listen." I have a strong background in working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, including couples, as well as, female medical conditions that impact mental health functioning. In addition, I have 10 years of experience in the area of disability services at the college level.
Professional experience
25yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsIntimacyDepression
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Yvonne Foster. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Foster is a great therapist. I came to her at a very difficult time after many years out of therapy. She is a great, no-nonsense, and engaged therapist who helps give direction and clarity rather than head nodding, which is what I want. If I wanted to figure things out by myself, I wouldn't pay a therapist to help me! Thanks, Dr. Yuvonne. I super appreciate you.
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Yvonne for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I have had the best experience I have ever had in therapy with Dr. Foster. She has helped me uncover and process childhood and family dynamics that I have been completely unaware of. She is the only therapist who has been able to correctly identify my family system and how it has impacted me in my life. I can easily say she is the best clinician I have ever had. I feel empowered to improve my life in ways that I did not know I needed. Dr. Foster has been inspirational.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Yvonne for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Dr Foster’s approach to therapy is unlike any other therapist I had. She is phenomenal for the people who have long term therapeutic experience who need a fresh point of view in a way that challenges them again. She is goal oriented and that goal is to get you to a place you don’t need to talk to her all the time. I would say she is not for the faint of heart but rather for the people that need a new and challenging perspective to how they think and act.
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Yvonne for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is amazing down to earth, great discernment and clarity toward changes needed and supportive in the process of that change
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Delivers compassionate care and comprehensive knowledge, definitely recommend being her client!
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Foster was great. Always listened and was always encouraging.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Yvonne for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
10 out of 10
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Yvonne for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
It was remarkable how well Dr. Foster was able to identify my issues and give me affirmative steps towards a better life. For the first time, I feel like I am on the right track due to her guidance.
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
dr foster is very loving, warm hearted, and empathetic. i just started with her but she's so wonderful!
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Foster literally changed the direction that my life was going in. She is extremely skilled in what she does and does not beat around the bush. She is straight up and honest with you, even when it's sometimes hard to hear. Because of that, it drives change which is why most of us start therapy. She is compassionate and understanding and is able to introduce you to new ways of thinking about yourself and your past. I could not say enough good things about Dr. Foster. If I had to start therapy again from the beginning, I would without a doubt choose her every single time. She is the best of the best.
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I’ve been with Dr Foster for a little over a year, having not really had therapy before. I didn’t fully understand the things that were holding me back from really growing into the best version of myself, but over time Dr Foster has helped me to realise how my experiences have shaped me, and in working through these things with her she has supported and encouraged me in creating new experiences for myself. I have done so much growth this year, I’ve surprised myself, and I can honestly say that my sessions with Dr Foster have been a huge part of the progress I’ve made.
Written on Sep 24, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
The best!
Written on Sep 09, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Foster is a blessing. She shares so much wisdom that she accumulated from years of helping people and gifts it from a place of great care/consideration.
Together with Dr. Foster, I’ve grown to wield my current personality characteristics in a way that helps me and see my life/situations from a holistic view. In addition, she has helped me reduce and eliminate ways I have been negatively judging myself and making my life harder for myself. And so much more.
I highly recommend Dr. Foster to help you improve the quality of your life. Wishing you two the best!
Written on Jun 19, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 5 months on issues concerning depression
To the point. Serious. Listens very well and provides great advice and input. Provides resources as well.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Awesome therapist, awesome sessions.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and sleeping disorders
Thank you for being a listening ear and for shedding light on the areas of life that I felt confused and overwhelmed by. You have a tough love approach which I found helped me to really question my beliefs about myself and my circumstances. Thank you!
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
She... is the best therapist ever.
Written on Jan 23, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr Foster is amazing! Makes sense of how I'm feeling and always offers great advice. Always finish a session feeling positive and hopeful.
Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr.Foster always brings the conversation full circle to drive home balanced points and views, to help me understand issues I’m dealing with.
Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression
She is absolutely wonderful. She's quick to get to the root of issues, understands my point of view, helps address concerns and triggers, and ultimately is helping me tackle stuff I didn't even realize was wrong. I'm so thankful to have found her. Truly a wonderful person
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Foster is incredible at her job. She provides helpful insight, tools to help me with my anxiety issues, and is a great listener. I'm very satisfied with her.
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Foster has been very helpful to me, I would recommend her to anyone struggling with relationship, family, or boundary issues.
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
At this point I am comfortable with Dr. Foster. I am looking forward to more sessions with her. Not sure what to expect I am new at letting others into my life...
Written on Oct 17, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
So lucky to have met Dr Foster. She is so empathetic and understanding. She can be a shoulder to lean when you need it and gives you a dose of tough love when you need it. She has helped me in all aspects of my life. I can’t recommend her enough
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Foster has opened my eyes to things that i have been trying to breakthrough to the last 10 years in different therapies. I am so thankful to have met her. She is honest, supportive, kind and makes you feel safe rather than silly for any fears or anxieties you have. I’m excited to see how much more i can grow through my sessions with her. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Sep 13, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Even in just a few sessions Dr. Foster has helped me understand more about my mental needs and their derivatives. If you need assistance, I would highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and adhd
I've spent 40 + years looking for the right Dr. to help me understand and find peace with my PTSD.
Dr. Foster has been - by far - the most exceptional & insightful therapist with keen observations and practical advice on how to proceed when walking through agonizingly, historical emotional landmines.
Dr. Foster's wise counsel and clear wisdom has changed my jagged viewpoint from the murky lens with which I have tearfully looked through for decades.
Thank You Dr. Foster for helping me find peace and understanding.
Written on Aug 21, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Dr. Foster is everything I've been looking for in a therapist and more. She's a warm and compassionate listener, but also able to challenge me when I needed it. I feel confident that she understands me and my goals, and how to help me reach them. I'm genuinely looking forward to our next session!
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Dr. Foster is really fantastic. She tells you what actually will work for you and listens you quite patiently and emphatically. She's pretty good in nurturing when it's about your personal independence and empowerment.
Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
:) very friendly and helpful
Written on Apr 24, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I’ve been to many therapy sessions in my life and so far the few I’ve had with Dr Foster are the best I’ve ever had. I felt an instant connection,. Dr. Foster clearly has the skills and expertise to help me, and she has a kind and caring approach. I feel very fortunate to have been paired up with her.
Written on Apr 23, 2021 after therapy with Yvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and self esteem
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