Kayann Foster, LPC, LMHC

Therapist in Washington

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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Depression and mood
Addiction support
Trauma-informed care

About Kayann

Kayann Foster is a licensed professional counselor who helps people navigate depression and related struggles like anxiety, stress, grief, and addiction. She works with clients who want clearer goals, steadier moods, and more confidence in daily life. Kayann approaches sessions with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She uses a mix of straightforward, talk-based methods. Conversations are tailored to each person - there is room to share what feels hard and to set small, concrete steps forward. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking, motivational interview techniques to build commitment, and solution-focused tools to identify what already works. Kayann has five years of professional experience as an LPC and LMHC in Washington. She has helped people address trauma, substance use concerns, parenting strain, career setbacks, and feelings of isolation. Her work also touches on postpartum depression, immigration-related stress, guilt and shame, and midlife questions. Sessions emphasize practical skills and personal strengths. That can mean building better coping strategies, practicing new responses to upsetting thoughts, or making a plan to reduce risky patterns. Progress is tracked in small steps so change feels manageable. Kayann asks clients to be active partners in therapy. She focuses on what a person wants to change and adjusts the plan as needs evolve. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuse Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Washington, Oregon

Languages

English

Licenses listed

LMHC, Washington: 61352827
LPC, Oregon: C7292
NPI: 1225564891

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

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client's lead to build trust and clarity. Online, that means sessions center on what the person brings up and the therapist responds with questions and reflections to help clarify goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thoughts and behaviors that keep mood or anxiety problems going, and then practices small experiments or new skills to change them. In remote sessions, CBT can include talking through thought patterns, setting short tasks between sessions, and reviewing progress together.

Motivational Interviewing is a focused, respectful way to strengthen motivation for change. It is useful for work on addictions, lifestyle shifts, and sticking with new habits; online sessions use guided conversation to build commitment and set realistic next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may blend elements from different approaches and be adjusted as progress is tracked.

Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain momentum between appointments while working toward practical changes.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Kayann address in therapy?

She works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, and related concerns such as guilt, shame, and isolation.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, focusing on respectful conversation, practical steps, and strategies that fit each person’s life.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working as a counselor in Washington.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are offered and can international clients book?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

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