- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practices
About Cathy
Cathy Foster is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Cathy also addresses eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
She uses practical talking and strategy sessions to help people set goals and make steady progress. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills rather than complex jargon. Cathy combines conversation with concrete tools so clients can practice changes between meetings.
Her work draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior ideas. She also brings mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing into sessions when helpful. These approaches are used to reduce anxious thoughts, manage strong emotions, and improve everyday relationships.
Cathy has a long history in mental health settings with experience across age groups. She aims to help people gain perspective, rebuild hope, and find realistic next steps when life feels overwhelming. She encourages short-term goals alongside longer-term coping skills.
People who reach out can expect straightforward language, brief skill-building exercises, and discussion of values and life direction. She pays attention to practical barriers and choices so clients can try small changes that fit their routines. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches fit into online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on respectful listening and helping the client lead the topics. It is useful for people who need a place to talk through worries and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with practical strategies for managing anxiety and mood problems. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety, and sleep or eating concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cathy will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can still make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can use mindfulness exercises, CBT worksheets, and DBT-style skills coaching in remote sessions to support practice between meetings.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Cathy works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, eating or sleeping problems, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside skills from CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in mental health settings with a range of age groups.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Mississippi.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.