- Client-centered care
- Practical skill building
- Focus on codependency
About Cathy
Cathy Foster is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship challenges, grief, and codependency. She writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps so callers can feel steadier and more capable day to day.
She combines direct conversation with tools that people can use between sessions. Cathy draws from client-centered methods to build trust and from cognitive behavioral strategies to change patterns that cause pain. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are woven in to help with urges, mood shifts, and staying present.
Her work spans many common life disruptions - parenting strain, divorce and separation, sleep and eating struggles, and major changes that leave people feeling empty or stuck. Cathy also addresses issues such as impulsivity, jealousy, and problems with communication and commitment. Her approach aims to restore a sense of control and purpose while honoring what each person brings to the room.
With 14 years of counseling experience, Cathy emphasizes steady progress over overnight fixes. She supports goal setting, small behavior changes, and clearer thinking to reduce overwhelm. People who prefer practical steps and simple skills tend to find this approach helpful.
Cathy practices in Mississippi and works in English. If you want to begin, she guides people through a short matching process and scheduling steps to get started.
How her approaches work online and in-session
Client-centered therapy begins with listening and responding to what each person says matters most. It helps build trust and makes it easier to set goals that feel relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety, depression, or patterns tied to addictions.Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. That plan can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift, and Cathy invites feedback to keep the work useful and focused.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on high-stress days. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or practice new communication skills between meetings, which helps carry gains from the session into everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Cathy works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family strain, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and person-focused. Sessions combine client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational strategies to build skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of counseling experience working in mental health settings with a range of concerns across the lifespan.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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