Nina Foster , LPC

Nina Foster is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. Licensed to practice in Texas, Oregon, and Washington, she works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, and many other struggles that can disrupt daily life and well-being.

Her approach combines deep compassion with cultural awareness and a collaborative style that centers each person’s unique story. Nina emphasizes partnership in therapy, helping clients identify strengths, clarify goals, and develop practical strategies that fit their circumstances. She draws on evidence-based methods to tailor care for issues such as parenting difficulties, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, career transitions, and coping with life changes.

Nina aims to create an inclusive, affirming environment where people feel seen and empowered to make meaningful changes. As an LPC she blends clinical training with empathy and respect to support resilience, growth, and healing across a broad spectrum of needs, including work with LGBT clients, families, and those experiencing compassion fatigue or burnout.

Therapeutic approaches available for online care

Nina Foster draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to support work in an online format. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship that helps clients explore their values and goals while the therapist offers empathy and support - this approach can be useful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions. CBT is a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can help with trauma responses, anger, and chronic worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nina works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, try different techniques, and adapt strategies until a suitable fit emerges based on the client’s goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and schedules, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods while still working with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.