Kenya Foster
Licensed Therapist, MS, LPC
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I'm a patient, empathetic, and structured therapist, and an effective listener. I approach therapy with genuine concern for your well-being. I unconditionally love people and enjoy seeing them at their best. Over the years, I've seen the challenges individuals face with OCD. Helping combat those challenges is rewarding. I love seeing the change, growth, excitement, and freedom individuals experience during the therapeutic process. Besides OCD, my professional areas of focus include substance abuse and working with children, families, and couples.
I'm a patient, empathetic, and structured therapist, and an effective listener. I approach therapy with genuine concern for your well-being. I unconditionally love people and enjoy seeing them at their best. Over the years, I've seen the challenges individuals face with OCD. Helping combat those challenges is rewarding. I love seeing the change, growth, excitement, and freedom individuals experience during the therapeutic process. Besides OCD, my professional areas of focus include substance abuse and working with children, families, and couples.
Location
Licensed in Ohio, Texas
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity, Islam
Education
Springfield College
Insurance
Plans accepted by Kenya
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Curative, EMI Health, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Moda Health, Partners Direct Health, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Kenya
My personal connection to OCD
My mom suffered from OCD, and I actually didn't know until I took abnormal psychology in college. The professor was describing OCD and it just hit me—I recognized everything my mom would do. That helps me relate to my Members, because it's like a revelation when you're learning about OCD. Now you can truly get the work done because you have more information, and knowledge is power.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I want Members to see that I'm genuine and I'm a real person. If I have a story that relates to what you're talking about, I'll share it to show that I understand your journey and you're not alone. I'm also a pet mom—I have dogs and cats—and my Members' pets will come to our sessions, too! Their cats will sit behind them, or they'll have their dog on their lap.
What I want to help you see in yourself
Your tenacity and your strength. I've had some pretty tricky cases, where they're debilitated and can't leave the house, and I'll say, "Let's start small." We just need movement, just something different that you can do, even if it's not hitting the snooze button tomorrow morning. When you see that you can do it, you start to believe.
Why our members love working with Kenya
S.C.
Awesome insight and suggested interventions.
S.C.
Kenya is great!
B.V.
I’m so grateful to have met Kenya! She has helped me so much in my transition into motherhood! 💜
B.V.
Always feel so much better and insightful after talking to Kenya!
S.C.
Kenya is an awesome therapist who has helped me see things through a clearer lens and helped me change my perspective on things. I no longer feel stuck!
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