Therapist profile
Lucinda Foster, LPC
Arizona
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Arizona / LPC-2533
- NPI1851578330
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArizona
About
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Lucinda
Lucinda Foster is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, grief, career questions, and ADHD. Sessions focus on straightforward problem-solving and building skills to manage hard moments.
Foster trained at Wichita State University, earning a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Arts in Counseling. Her work history includes day programs for people with severe and chronic mental illness, academic advising, welfare services, and outreach counseling. She has supported people in Pinal County, including work with parents, schools, and community programs.
In practice she uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions often center on identifying thinking patterns, trying small experiments, and focusing on concrete steps that help reduce reactivity and build steadier responses.
She has also worked directly with addiction, gambling issues, and relationship challenges. Additional interests include life purpose, trichotillomania, women's issues, and concerns common among young adults. Foster draws on many past roles to offer practical strategies rather than abstract theory.
Her stated aim is to provide a clear, unbiased ear and to help people move past roadblocks. She asks clients to accept active involvement - practicing skills between sessions and checking in on progress. If someone wants clear tools for managing anger or improving family communication, she offers a focused, skills-oriented approach.
How sessions work
How Lucinda Uses Therapeutic Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and to work out their own solutions for anger, parenting stress, or relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test and change thinking patterns that make anger and anxiety worse. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable steps and on what already works, which can be useful when someone wants faster, concrete changes.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods, see what helps, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences. That process emphasizes teamwork and clear goals rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help people keep therapy consistent and manageable while working on anger, stress, and related issues.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support related to anger?
She supports anger alongside stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family conflict, grief, career issues, and ADHD.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy with a practical focus on skills and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in a range of settings including day programs, outreach counseling, academic advising, and welfare services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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