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Kellie Foster

Kellie Foster

LMHC, LCMHC

Mindful, collaborative therapy for daily life

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LMHC, FloridaMH18250
  • LMHC, MassachusettsLMHC10001303
  • LPC, OregonC8981
  • LMHC, WashingtonLH61657590
  • LCMHC, New Hampshire5656
  • NPI 1407229883

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Calm conversational style
  • Practical coping skills
  • Values focused work

About Kellie

Kellie Foster, LMHC, LCMHC, welcomes people ready to look at stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She writes in a calm, conversational way and aims to make the first step easier for someone feeling uncertain about therapy.

Kellie offers a straightforward, collaborative approach. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and works alongside them to set goals. Sessions focus on practical skills and on noticing what matters most to the client. Mindfulness Therapy appears among the approaches she uses to help people find steadiness in difficult moments.

Her style is relaxed and conversational. She blends approaches rather than applying one method to everyone. Techniques come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work depending on need. This means sessions often include mindful awareness, values-based goal setting, and skills for handling stressful thoughts and emotions.

Kellie brings 13 years of experience and offers therapy relevant to a long list of concerns. These include grief, relationship and communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, adoption and foster care issues, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing infertility, cancer, and the strain of blended family dynamics.

Sessions are offered in English and are based in Florida. The therapist’s credentials are MA LMHC and NH LCMHC. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session with Kellie according to availability.

How mindfulness and practical therapies work online

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and physical sensations without getting swept away by them. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and strong emotions by teaching simple attention practices and grounding skills.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values. It combines mindful awareness with practical actions to reduce avoidance and build a meaningful life.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what is said, and helps people feel understood while they sort out goals and next steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kellie treats approach selection as a collaborative process and will discuss options based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try methods and adjust as needed to find what helps most.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the original biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering options that suit different rhythms or bandwidth constraints. Check the session options during the matching and scheduling steps to see what fits best.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kellie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include relationship and family problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Kellie blends mindfulness, ACT, CBT, EFT, and client-centered methods to match a person’s needs and goals.

What relevant experience does the therapist have?

She has 13 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages. That background informs a flexible, integrative approach.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

The listed credentials are MA LMHC and NH LCMHC. The practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with Kellie?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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