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Jeffrey Foster, LMFT

Experienced Washington marriage and family therapist
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Relationship and family issues

About Jeffrey Foster

Jeffrey Foster is a Washington-licensed therapist with 40 years of professional experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, and family conflicts.

He approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping them draw on personal strengths to address the issues that brought them to therapy. As a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he uses his long experience to support exploration of patterns, improve communication, and develop practical ways to cope and move forward.

Jeffrey recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy requires courage and he affirms those who begin that process. His practice centers on respectful, strengths-based collaboration to help clients make meaningful change in their lives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jeffrey Foster have?

Jeffrey Foster has 40 years of professional experience.

Is Jeffrey Foster a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is licensed in Washington with license number WA LMFT LF00002520.

In which languages does Jeffrey Foster provide therapy?

Jeffrey Foster provides therapy in English.

Where is Jeffrey Foster located?

He is located in Washington.

How can I work with Jeffrey Foster as my therapist?

You can work with Jeffrey Foster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jeffrey Foster work with international clients?

Jeffrey Foster does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jeffrey Foster cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client's own goals and insights. This approach helps people build self-understanding, strengthen confidence, and navigate relationship or life-stage struggles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful when emotional regulation and relationship patterns are a focus of treatment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jeffrey Foster works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals without requiring in-person visits.

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