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Nichole Foster

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My ideal client is someone who has spent years taking care of others while their own trauma, stress, or substance use has quietly grown heavier. They may appear okay for the sake of everyone else but feel exhausted, anxious, or stuck when they’re alone. They want a therapist who can handle the intensity of their story without judgment and who gets the reality of quietly carrying pain. Their goals are to feel more grounded, understand their patterns, regulate their emotions, and build a life that feels manageable and real. What they want most is relief, honesty, a space where they don’t have to pretend and can finally just breathe.

My approach to therapy

I help people navigate trauma, anxiety, and substance use with a grounded, judgment-free approach shaped by clinical expertise and lived experience. Together we look at what’s underneath your reactions, learn to regulate your nervous system, and build coping skills that actually work. You get clarity, support and a steady partner in your healing.

What you can expect from me

You don’t have to carry all of this alone anymore. If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I offer a calm and supportive space to help you make sense of what you’re feeling. Healing is possible, and you deserve a place where you feel understood and supported. When you’re ready, I’m here to help you take the next step.

About me

  • I identify as
    Native American, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California Baptist University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at California State University San Bernardino
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California, Oklahoma, Montana)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    680 East Colorado Boulevard Suite 180 & 2nd floor
    Pasadena, CA 91101