Emily Foister, MA
About
Now Accepting New Clients. Navigating through the journey of life we inevitably run into hindrances that challenge our momentum. Change is hard and can often be sudden and unpredictable, leaving us without the proper tools to cope with these changes. We have to learn to acclimate to our surroundings on our terms. Whether it's a traumatic response, addiction, grief and loss, anxiety, loss of confidence, feeling lost and overwhelmed, feelings of depression or stagnation, there's hope. It takes courage to look into a mirror and see who's looking back, it takes strength to want to make a change and hope to inspire change. My goal is to inspire Hope. To inspire people to look inward and see what is there, what already exists. I want to see people believe in themselves. My goal is to assist people in regaining a strong and confident sense of self.
PETRICHOR is the Latin word that describes the smell of the earth after the rain; feeling fresh, revitalized and more confident.
First session
In our initial session, Client's can expect brief introductions, an overview of HIPPA, with a shared discussion of the expectations and overall wants of and from Therapy.
Strengths
I am a Humanistic Therapist, I am no more of a human than my clients. As you are the Captain of your ship and I am simply a navigator. As you know where you want to see your selves in your lives, I am here to help you find your way to reach your goals. I assist clients in regaining control of their voices, wants and desires. I assist clients in personal regard, setting their bar (expectations of the self). I help clients with self-confidence and take back their life. I work well with how to communicate comfortably and effectively.
Ideal clients
Adults 18+ Adults experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Substance use Disorders as well as Trauma symptoms whom are looking to find their way through it with skills that are sustainable providing clients with personal confidence
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Through DBT work, we will be exploring and processing personal experiences while integrating, Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation as well as Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I've been working with Trauma and trauma related Anxiety and Depression while utilizing Trauma-Focused CBT for many years. We will integrate Cognitive Restructuring Skills, Mindfulness skills, EMDR, as well as integrate positive coping skills.
Narrative
WE will work on exploring narrative, externalization, Deconstruction and Re-Authoring a persons' narrative.
Location
Virtual sessions