Heather Foster(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT
New York
Attachment issues- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics- Life transitions-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)- Relationship issues- Trauma-
Heather Foster
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Professional statement
Heather Foster is a psychotherapist and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), verbal psychotherapy, couples therapy, and creative arts therapies. She specializes in working with teens, adults, and couples in areas related to anxiety, depression, and PTSD/C-PTSD; sexuality and gender; substance use; and dynamics occurring in relationships.
Heather’s approach is relational, person-centered, and LGBTIA+ affirming. She values collaborating with clients to build a trusting environment in the therapeutic alliance. Heather invites compassion and curiosity into sessions so that clients can gain insight into their patterns, make meaning of their experiences, and live more fully in the present.
Heather’s services support her clients through a combination of creative arts therapies, EMDR, parts work like IFS, and verbal processing to expand beyond conventional talk therapy. This way of working leans into the brain and body's natural desire to move towards healing.
Heather’s sessions are held virtually via Zoom and in-person in downtown Brooklyn. She is available for a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss themes related to reasons for seeking therapy, as well as discussing details like scheduling and billing.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 6 years
New Directions Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Center, Art Therapist/Primary Counselor
Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy, Psychotherapist
Harris and Long Psychotherapy, Psychotherapist
Private Practice, Psychotherapist
William Alanson White Institute, Couples Therapy Training, 2022
Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy, EMDR, 2021
New York University, M.A. Art Therapy, 2018
University of Iowa, M.F.A, 2007
Licensure
New York: 002434-01Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Heather Foster is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$250 (50min)
- Initial session:$250 (50min)
- Couples sessions:$350 (55min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Venmo
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Multiple times a week