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Headshot of Mrs. Michelle Foster Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Mrs. Michelle Foster

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
Online in New York
Headshot of Mrs. Michelle Foster Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman, CisgenderBlack/African AmericanHeterosexualChristianityBIPOCJamaican
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyWork StressSelf-EsteemMood disorders
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyWork StressRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemRace & Cultural IdentityAcademic challengesBody dysmorphiaBody image issuesCaregiver stress & supportCodependencyCultural adjustmentIdentity developmentStressCoping Skills
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyCognitive Processing TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
Excellus BlueCross BlueShieldMVP Health Care
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$125
Individual Therapy:$100
Professional Background
LicensureNew York, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 098914
Education
University at Albany, Master of Social Work, Social Welfare, 2017
Work HistoryChanging Perspectives Therapy · Self-employed Psychotherapist Oct 2021 - Present Remote Skills: Negotiation · Communication · Conflict Resolution · Therapeutic Crisis Intervention · Motivational Interviewing · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Psychotherapy · Teamwork · Customer Service · Public Relations · Community Outreach · Time ManagementSkills: Negotiation · Communication · Conflict Resolution · Therapeutic Crisis Intervention · Motivational Interviewing · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Psychotherapy · Teamwork · Customer Service · Public Relations · Community Outreach · Time Management DRN COUNSELING AND CONSULTING SERVICES · ContractDRN COUNSELING AND CONSULTING SERVICES · Contract Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 United States • Complete Psychosocial intake assessments with referred clients in capital region via telehealth . • Develop treatment plan and provide individual and/or group therapy via telehealth. • Utilize treatment modalities most appropriate for clinical diagnosis based on assessments and subsequent collateral data. • Provide case management services as needed to maintain client safety and well-being.• Complete Psychosocial intake assessments with referred clients in capital region via telehealth . • Develop treatment plan and provide individual and/or group therapy via telehealth. • Utilize treatment modalities most appropriate for clinical diagnosis based on assessments and subsequent collateral data. • Provide case management services as needed to maintain client safety and well-being.…see more Skills: Negotiation · Communication · Conflict Resolution · Therapeutic Crisis Intervention · Motivational Interviewing · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · PsychotherapySkills: Negotiation · Communication · Conflict Resolution · Therapeutic Crisis Intervention · Motivational Interviewing · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Psychotherapy. Wellnite · ContractWellnite · Contract sychotherapist Aug 2021 - Sep 2021 · 2 mosAug 2021 - Sep 2021 · 2 mos California, United StatesCalifornia, United States Cornerstone Mobile Counseling Psychotherapist Mar 2020 - Aug 2021 Remote • Complete Psychosocial intake assessments with referred clients in capital region via telehealth . • Develop treatment plan and provide individual and/or group therapy via telehealth. • Utilize treatment modalities most appropriate for clinical diagnosis based on assessments and subsequent collateral data. • Provide case management services as needed to maintain client safety and well-being.• Complete Psychosocial intake assessments with referred clients in capital region via telehealth . • Develop treatment plan and provide individual and/or group therapy via telehealth. • Utilize treatment modalities most appropriate for clinical diagnosis based on assessments and subsequent collateral data. • Provide case management services as needed to maintain client safety and well-being. Albany Medical Center Medical Social Worker Aug 2017 - Nov 2020 Albany, New YorkAlbany, New York Float Licensed Medical Social Worker with duties including but not limited to: initial assessments, bedside counseling, discharge planning, placement referrals, community service coordination, family meeting coordinating, and mandated reporting. Manage a case load of over 22 patients with various medical and psychiatric complications in an acute setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Mrs. Michelle Foster, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
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