Melissa Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94118
Let's Connect (415) 799-9445
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Art Therapist. I help clients create healthier patterns in life and improve relationships. Services available for adults, couples, families and children.
My areas of emphasis include abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, parenting support, self-esteem, and personal growth. I am also trained in EMDR.
In addition talk therapy, I also offer art therapy to provide a non-verbal, safe way to externalize and resolve issues. The process itself can be healing and reflection on the artwork may provide insights into inner experiences, emotions, and behaviors.
My approach is warm, respectful and caring. I work collaboratively to create a safe, accepting environment for expression to help empower clients to create more balance, meaning and joy in their lives.
Call or Email Melissa Foster now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 799-9445
Let's Connect (415) 799-9445
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Melissa Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (415) 799-9445
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC 43302 Melissa Foster
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended Notre Dame de Namur University, Graduated 2002
Education and Years In Practice
Melissa Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 799-9445
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Child
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Melissa Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (415) 799-9445
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
Melissa Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (415) 799-9445