- Relaxed conversational style
- Values-based work
- Focus on real goals
About Kellie
Kellie Foster is a licensed mental health counselor who speaks directly to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She approaches sessions in a relaxed, conversational way and aims to build a strong working relationship where clients feel heard and understood. Kellie emphasizes collaboration and helps clients name goals and try steps that fit their everyday lives.
She holds a Master of Arts and uses 13 years of experience in counseling when meeting with people. Kellie draws on several approaches rather than sticking to a single method, shaping tools to suit each person’s needs. She prefers to avoid strict labels and focuses on understanding each person’s unique story and worldview.
Kellie often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered conversation to address things like low self-esteem, relationship strain, compassion fatigue, and career worries. She also works with people navigating adoption and foster care concerns and other complex life stressors. Her tone is down-to-earth and practical, aiming to help clients make tangible changes.
Sessions are framed as a partnership where the client is seen as the expert on their life. Kellie encourages experimentation with new ways of responding to problems and supports clients in making choices that reflect their values. Her practice emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes.
People looking to begin can expect a straightforward intake process and a focus on immediate, workable strategies alongside deeper emotional work. Kellie aims to help clients feel empowered to move forward at their own pace.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and making changes that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, using empathic listening to build understanding and self-direction; this approach supports emotional processing and clearer decision making.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together the client and therapist decide which combination of methods to use and adjust that plan over time as progress is made.
The profile notes experience with teletherapy but does not specify exact session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also make it simpler to continue work during life transitions or when coordination across locations matters. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques to remote conversations to keep work practical and goal oriented.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Florida, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Kellie helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and many life changes. She also lists adoption and foster care related issues among her focus areas.
What is the typical therapy style?
Her approach is laid back and conversational, emphasizing a collaborative partnership where techniques are matched to what the person needs. Sessions aim to be practical and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 13 years of counseling experience to her work and draws on that background when helping clients set goals and try new strategies.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds MA LMHC and NH LCMHC credentials and practices from Florida as noted in her profile information.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions teletherapy experience but does not list specific current formats; confirm the exact session options when you schedule.
How are fees and payment 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 this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.