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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and solution-focused
About Lucinda
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 20 years of experience. Lucinda Foster focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, grief, career questions, and ADHD. She also pays attention to life purpose, trichotillomania, women's issues, and young adult concerns.
Lucinda uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Sessions emphasize clear, practical steps and straightforward conversation. She listens for immediate problems and helps people try manageable ways to change thoughts or habits that get in the way.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Counseling from Wichita State University in Kansas. She has worked in day programs for people with chronic mental illness, as an academic advisor, and as a welfare officer. After moving to the Phoenix area she worked as an outreach counselor and Special Education Counselor serving a reservation and nearby towns in Pinal County.
In those roles she worked with children, parents, and schools on communication, parenting, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and anger management. Her work also touched on addiction and relationship problems, giving her a broad base of practical experience with common life challenges.
Lucinda describes therapy as a team effort. She offers a listening, nonjudgmental presence and practical tools to help people get past roadblocks. To begin, she asks about goals and looks for steps clients can try between sessions.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what a person brings to sessions. It aims to help people clarify feelings and priorities through reflective conversation and support for their own decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches small experiments and practical skills to change reactions to stress, anxiety, or low mood.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term goals and immediate steps. It is useful when someone wants to focus on concrete changes or get through a specific problem quickly.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can shift as progress is made.
The original biography does not list particular session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy day, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also avoid travel and let people focus on concrete goals from wherever they are located within the therapist's service area.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, grief, career concerns, and ADHD. Additional focuses include life purpose, trichotillomania, women's issues, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational with steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working across schools, outreach programs, and clinical settings. That background includes work with addiction, parenting, and severe chronic mental illness programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona. Her training includes a master's degree in counseling from Wichita State University.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are not listed here and should be checked on booking.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
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