Andrea Foster is a Registered Psychotherapist who uses integrative, evidence-based approaches to therapy. Her calm and focused style helps her clients feel safe and cared for as she collaborates with them in healing their unresolved traumas and relationship challenges.
Trauma Therapy
Andrea has 14-years of trauma experience derived from her previous career as a paramedic which brings a unique wisdom to therapy sessions with her clients. She works with individuals impacted by sudden loss, those looking to process traumatic grief, and she also works with first responders.
Healing the impact of trauma requires that therapists work with the brain and the nervous system. As such, Andrea incorporates cognitive modalities like cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and narrative therapy. She also implements nervous system modalities like somatic therapy reinforced by polyvagal theory. Working with the brain and nervous system forms a holistic approach to healing while also ensuring that the client understands the psychoeducation behind the treatment so they can maintain healing outside of sessions.
Couples Therapy
As a Gottman-trained couple’s therapist, Andrea also recognizes that trauma and sudden loss can affect one’s ability to relate to their intimate partners in meaningful ways. She uses a Gottman-informed approach to assist couples in understanding each other’s relational needs, to address conflicts productively, to improve intimacy and affection, and to cultivate a deeper sense of empathy and respect.
On a personal level, Andrea enjoys spending time skiing, hiking, weightlifting, and snowshoeing with her family. Andrea spends many hours in her garden growing various flowers and vegetables in the summer months.
Andrea is available for virtual sessions and is currently accepting new clients. She can be reached at andrea@healpsychotherapy.ca.
Education
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
- Diploma in Paramedicine, Conestoga College
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University
Courses and Certifications:
- Gottman Level I Clinical Training, Gottman Institute 2. Gottman Level II Clinical Training, Gottman Institute – in progress
- Trauma-Informed Healing for LGBTQIA+ Communities, Arizona Trauma Institute – in progress
- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I), Arizona Trauma Institute
- Prepare-Enrich Facilitator
- LEAP Palliative Care Training
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Trauma
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Therapeutic Approaches
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