- Addictions support
- Trauma-informed care
- Goal focused
About Kayann
Kayann Foster is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. She helps people managing addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress. She also supports those facing relationship strain, career shifts, grief, parenting challenges, and concerns around self-esteem and confidence.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Kayann listens first to understand each person's situation. She works with clients to set clear goals and creates a treatment plan that fits their life and values.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual. Kayann uses techniques from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, and motivational interviewing to help people change patterns that hold them back. She also draws on solution-focused and trauma-informed methods when they fit the need.
Clients can expect direct, respectful conversation and concrete steps between sessions. Kayann emphasizes small, achievable changes that build momentum. She frames progress as steady effort rather than a single turning point.
With five years of professional experience, Kayann focuses on helping people move toward greater wellbeing. She aims to empower clients to handle life changes, cope with setbacks, and boost confidence. To start, she tailors communication and goals to what each person finds most useful.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on giving a person space to tell their story while the therapist offers empathy and nonjudgmental listening; this helps people feel understood and guides decisions about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can aid anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit a person's needs and preferences. That collaborative process may mean using different techniques across sessions until something clicks.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people use written homework, screen-shared worksheets, and in-session exercises that support skill building between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kayann commonly address?
She supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief, parenting strain, career challenges, and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and uses straightforward tools to build change between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience providing mental health support and counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LPC and an LMHC and is based in Washington.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing and payments work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.