Eloise Foster, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationship support
- Grief and life transitions
About Eloise Foster
Foster has worked with children, families, foster care populations, people experiencing homelessness, and older adults, developing a broad understanding of life-stage and system-related challenges. Her practice focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and issues related to self-esteem. She also attends to topics like abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and end-of-life or hospice-related concerns.
In sessions she emphasizes a nonjudgmental, client-centered approach that helps people explore their concerns and pursue practical steps toward relief and improved relationships. Her combination of clinical training and teaching experience supports a collaborative therapeutic style that honors each personâs experience while offering evidence-based tools when appropriate. Foster recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and frames the work as a process of gradual discovery and growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Eloise Foster have?
Eloise Foster has 12 years of experience.
Is Eloise Foster a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details - VA LCSW 0904010622.
In which languages does Eloise Foster provide therapy?
Eloise Foster provides therapy in English.
Where is Eloise Foster located?
She is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Eloise Foster as my therapist?
You can work with Eloise Foster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Eloise Foster work with international clients?
Eloise Foster does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Eloise 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.
Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, offering empathy, active listening, and support so clients can explore their goals and values at their own pace. This approach is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and emotional processing because it centers the person's experience and encourages self-directed growth.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and introduces practical strategies to change them. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, and mood-related concerns and provides concrete tools clients can practice between sessions to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions may blend elements from both approaches to create a tailored plan that evolves over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions around work, family, and other commitments and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are difficult. Many people find that having multiple communication formats supports consistent progress and accommodates different comfort levels with verbal or written communication.