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Kayann Foster

Kayann Foster

LPC, LMHC

Therapist · Washington · 5+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for life changes

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  • Client-centered care
  • Skill-based tools
  • Focused on progress

About Kayann

Kayann Foster is a licensed counselor who helps people facing addiction, trauma, anger, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She works with clients who are struggling with career stress, parenting challenges, grief, and major life transitions. Kayann aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can take the first steps toward change.

She uses practical conversation and goal-focused work to tailor a plan for each person. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on building skills that can be used between appointments. Kayann combines client-centered listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioral approaches.

Her practice also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support readiness for change. For people facing trauma or substance-related concerns, she incorporates trauma-focused strategies alongside other methods. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Kayann holds credentials as an LPC and as an LMHC and has five years of professional experience in clinical settings. She practices in Washington and conducts sessions in English. She encourages people to move at their own pace and to bring practical needs into the conversation.

Therapy with Kayann is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients set realistic goals, work through setbacks, and build daily habits that support long-term wellbeing.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Washington, Oregon

Languages

English

How Kayann Uses Therapy Methods Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as an individual. It helps people feel heard and shapes the pace and goals of therapy around their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replaces them with practical skills for managing anxiety, anger, and low mood. Motivational interviewing supports someone who feels unsure about change by exploring their mixed feelings and building their own reasons to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kayann will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as goals shift and progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. They also let people use different tools during sessions, like worksheets or behavioral experiments, so practical skills can be practiced between meetings.

At a glance

Listed location
Washington
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LPC, LMHC
Languages
English
License (Washington)
LMHC · No. 61352827
License (Oregon)
LPC · No. C7292
NPI
1225564891

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 kinds of concerns can Kayann help with?

She supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and career issues among other concerns.

What is her approach in sessions?

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques. She uses structured tools to set goals and build skills between appointments.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and supporting people through difficult life changes.

What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?

She holds the LPC credential and is also an LMHC. She practices in Washington.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing 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 her?

Use 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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