Brittany Foster (she/her)

I have experience working with directly with survivors of various traumatic events (sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, etc.) through working in an Emergency Room and as a therapist in an Intensive Outpatient Program. Additionally, I have a graduate certificate in trauma treatment and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).

During my time as an IOP therapist I work extensively with clients who were diagnosed with major depressive disorder. I believe that depression can manifest in many different ways both physically and mentally, as a therapist I will provide coping skills and interventions that are evidence based and effective in treating depression.

I have worked with adolescents, adults, and elderly who have struggled with managing their anxiety. Anxiety can be extremely debilitating and I am comfortable working with all levels and types of anxiety. I have experience working with people experiencing their first anxiety provoking situation to people who experience chronic anxiety.

Anxiety is a very common diagnosis that many people live with. As a result, I have extensive experience in working with many types of anxiety during my time as an individual/group therapist and as a social worker in a busy ER. AS a therapist I am committed to using evidenced based interventions and techniques and continue to learn from the latest studies.

CBT is my therapeutic "base". I believe that "thoughts become things" and sometimes our thoughts are not always supportive or compassionate towards us which can lead to unwanted behaviors and emotions. I have training and fist hand experiencing with using CBT during group and individual sessions.

I have extensive training in trauma therapy and work from a trauma informed perspective. I hold a certificate in trauma treatment and completed the Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) course. I understand that trauma impacts every area of functioning and focused on implemented trauma-informed care with every person I meet.

Gestalt therapy captured my attention very early in my training and clinical supervision process. I have spent thousands of hours researching, attending conferences, and speaking with experts to really understand the ins and outs of Gestalt therapy. I believe that at times it necessary to really focus in on the "here and now" to become truly aware of thoughts and emotions.