Emily Foister , LMHC

Emily Foister is a licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports concerns related to attachment, body image, communication, and isolation. Her approach centers on practical steps people can use every day to feel steadier and more in control.

She meets clients where they are and focuses on simple, achievable goals. Sessions often include talking through what’s happening now, identifying patterns that hold someone back, and practicing small behavior changes. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.

Emily draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and build coping tools. She helps people unpack past hurts, manage cravings, and reduce overwhelming anxiety. When trauma or loss is present, she balances validation with concrete skills to manage strong emotions.

Over two decades in practice she has worked with a wide range of concerns related to addiction, domestic violence, first responder stress, and disaster-related distress. That experience informs a calm, steady style aimed at restoring day-to-day functioning and self-trust.

Emily practices in Indiana and uses multiple online formats for therapy. Sessions are offered in English and designed to fit into busy lives. She encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready to make a change.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Emily uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping skills and reduce symptoms. One common approach focuses on learning practical skills to manage anxiety and cravings, teaching step-by-step strategies to interrupt unhelpful reactions and replace them with different behaviors. Another approach addresses trauma and strong emotions by helping people name what happened, understand how it affects them now, and practice techniques to tolerate distress without becoming overwhelmed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, then suggest methods that fit. This collaborative process means the plan can change over time as progress is made and needs evolve.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging suits shorter check-ins, ongoing encouragement, and people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or unpredictable routines.