Faith Lewis-Foster
I am an independently Licensed Social Worker and an independently licensed chemical dependency counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. I have extensive experience in working with a wide range of issues, including building self-esteem and empowerment, anger management, stress management, and more. My approach to therapy is all about building a trusting relationship with my clients, so we can work together to find the most effective solutions. I believe that everyone has the potential to overcome their struggles, and my role is to help you get 'unstuck' by utilizing a variety of techniques and skills from recognized therapeutic modalities.
First session
Our first session will be focused on getting to know each other and learning about what you would like to work on in therapy. We will discuss approaches that work best for you and what new ideas you would be comfortable trying.
Strengths
I work with a wide range of clients, addressing personal challenges, improving well-being, and achieving goals related to their specific life circumstances. Using a strengths-based approach, I collaborate with individuals and empower them to use their own unique skills and talents to make decisions that will positively impact their lives. When you work with me, you can expect a client-centered approach that focuses on your needs and goals. Together, we will explore your challenges and develop realistic solutions that empower you to move forward. I aim to create a supportive and non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Goal setting is a collaborative effort. Together, we will discuss your priorities, and based on your preferences, you will determine achievable goals. My belief is to build upon goals. It's a great feeling to accomplish a goal, as it motivates you for the next one!
Ideal clients
My ideal client is an adult who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life changes. They may struggle with boundaries, self-esteem, or negative thinking but are ready to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes. I work especially well with clients who have spent much of their lives caring for others and are now ready to focus on their own emotional well-being. My ideal client may not know exactly where to begin, but they are willing to explore new perspectives and practice healthier coping skills. I provide a supportive, honest, and practical approach that combines compassion with gentle accountability. Together, we work toward increased confidence, healthier relationships, emotional healing, and a stronger sense of personal identity.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence one another. Together, we identify negative thinking patterns, challenge beliefs that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, or relationship difficulties, and develop more balanced perspectives. I help clients reframe negative self-talk, recognize triggers, improve problem-solving skills, and practice healthier coping strategies. I may also use worksheets, journaling exercises, behavioral activation, and between-session assignments to reinforce progress. My approach is supportive and collaborative, allowing clients to develop practical skills they can use in everyday life while increasing confidence and emotional well-being.
Compassion-Focused
I use Compassion-Focused Therapy to help clients recognize and reduce harsh self-criticism, shame, and feelings of inadequacy. Together, we explore how past experiences may have shaped the way they view and speak to themselves. I help clients develop a kinder, more balanced inner voice and practice responding to difficult emotions with understanding rather than judgment. Through mindfulness, reframing, guided exercises, and self-compassion strategies, clients learn to recognize that struggles are part of the shared human experience. My approach creates a safe, supportive environment where clients can acknowledge their pain, build emotional resilience, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves. I combine compassion with gentle accountability, helping clients make meaningful changes without using shame or self-criticism as motivation.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help clients manage intense emotions, tolerate distress, improve relationships, and respond to challenges in healthier ways. I teach practical strategies such as mindfulness, grounding, urge surfing, radical acceptance, opposite action, and emotional regulation. I also help clients recognize triggers and pause before reacting impulsively. My approach balances acceptance with change by validating clients’ experiences while encouraging them to take steps toward healthier behaviors. Clients learn to communicate assertively, establish boundaries, manage conflict, and make decisions that support their long-term goals. DBT skills provide clients with practical tools they can use in everyday situations to increase stability, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore uncertainty, identify personal reasons for change, and strengthen their confidence in making healthier choices. Through open-ended questions, reflective listening, affirmations, and thoughtful summaries, I provide a nonjudgmental space where clients can openly discuss their concerns, values, and goals. Rather than telling clients what they should do, I help them recognize differences between their current behaviors and the life they want to create. I respect each client’s readiness and autonomy while helping them identify strengths, overcome barriers, and take realistic steps toward change. This collaborative approach is especially helpful for clients working through substance use, relationship concerns, health decisions, or other significant life transitions.
Narrative
I use Narrative Therapy to help clients explore the stories they have developed about themselves through past experiences, relationships, trauma, and loss. Together, we identify narratives that may contribute to feelings of shame, inadequacy, or hopelessness and separate the client’s identity from the problem. This helps clients recognize that they are not defined by their struggles. I encourage clients to identify their strengths, values, accomplishments, and times when they successfully managed difficult situations. By examining experiences from different perspectives, clients can challenge limiting beliefs and create a more compassionate, empowering story about who they are and who they want to become. This approach helps clients rediscover their voice, recognize their resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Location
Virtual sessions