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Cathy Foster

Cathy Foster

LPC

Therapist · Mississippi · 14+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for strong emotions

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  • Action focused
  • Skill building
  • Empathic listening

About Cathy

Cathy Foster is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing anger, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She presents a straightforward, caring approach and aims to help clients make small practical changes that ease daily struggles. Her tone is compassionate and action-focused for those needing clearer direction.

She draws on a mix of methods to match each person’s needs. That can mean looking at unhelpful thoughts with cognitive-behavioral techniques, practicing emotion-regulation skills from dialectical behavior therapy, or using client-centered listening to clarify goals. Cathy explains options in simple terms so people can choose what feels right.

Her background includes 14 years working in mental health settings with a wide range of concerns. She has experience addressing addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and problems with sleep, eating, or self-esteem. Cathy also focuses on issues like codependency, communication problems, and life-purpose questions.

Sessions are intended to be practical and goal-oriented. Cathy helps clients set realistic steps, practice new skills, and track progress. She balances active coaching with empathic listening so people feel understood while making changes.

Clients in Mississippi who want to explore anger management, coping skills, or broader emotional healing can start by sharing what matters most to them. Cathy encourages a steady, collaborative pace so people can build confidence and regain balance.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

How therapy approaches fit into online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot patterns of thinking that make anger or anxiety worse and replace them with more helpful thoughts and actions. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep or eating.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. These tools can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships trigger strong reactions.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s goals. The therapist supports clients as they find their own solutions and pace for change.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. Cathy will discuss these options with clients and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and what works in real life. The plan can change as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions happen. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what schedule and session rhythm best fit your routine.

At a glance

Listed location
Mississippi
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Mississippi)
LPC · No. 1341
NPI
1629413992

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with issues such as anger, anxiety, stress, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy struggles, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is practical and client-centered, combining active skills teaching with reflective listening. She helps set goals and practices tools during sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working in mental health settings across a broad range of concerns and age groups.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Mississippi.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

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 therapy?

Visit the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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