Therapist profile
Jeffrey Foster, LMFT
Washington
LMFT in Washington - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Washington / LF00002520
- NPI1366626640
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- Anger management
- CBT and DBT skills
- Family conflict
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Foster is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT practicing in Washington with 40 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflict, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, anger, and related struggles.
He works from the idea that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than abstract theory. Jeffrey encourages clients to notice what already helps them and to build on those habits and skills.
Clinically he draws on client-centered therapy to follow the client's lead, and on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that feed anger and anxiety. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills and elements of existential and Imago approaches when they fit the issue at hand.
In meetings he helps people talk through conflicts, manage strong emotions, and plan concrete coping strategies. That can include breaking down heated interactions, spotting triggers, and rehearsing different responses. He also supports work on substance use, mood disorders, attention differences, and long-term caregiving stress.
Jeffrey invites straightforward conversation about goals and prefers to make progress in small, steady steps. To begin, he asks people to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can set priorities together.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist learn your priorities and adjust the pace so you feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to test new behaviors. In online meetings those exercises can be practiced in real time and reviewed between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jeffrey treats this as a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, try methods that seem most useful, and adjust based on how the client responds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use video or audio depending on what suits them that day, helping therapy fit into everyday life without rearranging the whole day.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflict, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar issues, ADHD, and related struggles.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that follows the client's lead while adding practical tools from CBT and DBT to manage emotions and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional work experience as an LMFT in Washington.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - WA LMFT practicing in Washington.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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