CBT Therapist Directory

The therapy listings are provided by BetterHelp and we may earn a commission if you use our link - At no cost to you.

Jeffrey Foster, LMFT

Washington LMFT for Stress and Relationships
  • 40 years experience
  • LMFT in Washington
  • Video phone text therapy

About Jeffrey Foster

Jeffrey Foster is a Washington-licensed therapist with four decades of professional experience. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he specializes in supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, and navigating relationship and family conflicts. His long career has emphasized practical, strengths-based work that helps people identify existing resources and build new strategies for change.

Foster approaches therapy from a stance that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story, and he focuses on helping individuals access the strengths they already possess. He acknowledges that reaching out for help often requires courage and honors the decision to begin therapy. His style is grounded in collaboration, respect for personal experience, and steady, experienced guidance toward clearer coping and healthier connections.

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 indicates licensure as a marriage and family therapist. License details: WA LMFT LF00002520.

In which languages does Jeffrey Foster provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Jeffrey Foster located?

He is located in Washington.

How can I work with Jeffrey Foster as my therapist?

Work with Jeffrey Foster can take place via 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 a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. Current details are available by selecting the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Interested individuals can select the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jeffrey Foster

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s perspective. In this approach the therapist creates a supportive environment that helps individuals explore personal values, clarify goals, and build self-understanding - useful for relationship concerns, life transitions, and general emotional distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to problems such as anxiety, stress, and mood difficulties. It offers practical tools for managing symptoms and developing more effective coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for regulating intense emotions, managing interpersonal conflicts, and tolerating distress. It is often applied when emotional instability or chronic stress interferes with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jeffrey Foster, as a licensed professional, works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel barriers, and make consistent care more accessible for people with busy or changing lives. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on progress in ways that fit each person’s routine and comfort level.

Ready to start therapy with Jeffrey Foster?

Take the first step toward a better you.