Kayann Foster , LPC, LMHC

Kayann Foster is a Washington-licensed counselor with 5 years of professional experience supporting people through addiction, trauma, motivation struggles, self-esteem concerns, and career challenges. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual strengths and goals. Kayann believes taking the first steps toward change takes courage, and she aims to empower clients as they pursue a more satisfying and balanced life.

Her practice emphasizes tailored care that meets clients where they are, using techniques drawn from established therapeutic approaches to address both immediate concerns and longer-term growth. Kayann holds LPC and LMHC credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which denote formal training and state licensure to provide psychotherapy.

Whether a person is coping with substance use, recovering from past abuse, rebuilding confidence, or navigating career transitions, Kayann focuses on creating a collaborative space for healing and forward movement. She supports clients in identifying practical strategies and inner resources to manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and the many life changes that can feel overwhelming.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Kayann draws on several evidence-informed approaches to support change and recovery. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting therapeutic relationship and listening closely to each person so that goals and pace come from the client; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and emotional resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress in daily life. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that strengthens a person’s own motivation for change and works well for substance use, ambivalence about change, and goal setting.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kayann will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how work gets done. Clients can meet by video calls, connect by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier to access ongoing support, maintain momentum between sessions, and receive care from licensed professionals without the constraints of travel or rigid office hours.