Psychotherapy is a warm and empathic journey built on a foundation of trust, where you are provided a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings.  If you have never contacted a therapist before, it is not uncommon to be a little nervous about making that first call.  That anticipatory anxiety usually disperses once you make contact and get a feel for your new counselor.  If you have been in therapy before, and are looking for a new therapist to try, there may also be a certain level of apprehension, especially if you have had difficulty finding a therapist that feels like a good fit.

"If you want to have a life that is worth living, 

                                 a life that expresses your deepest feelings 

                                          and emotions 

                                                         and cares 

                                                                    and dreams...    

                                                                                               you have to fight for it."
                                                                                                                             ~Alice Walker.

Give me a call.  I like to do a brief phone screening and gather some basic information.   This also gives you the opportunity to hear my voice and get to know me a little as well.   

You can find the list of insurance companies and EAP (Employee Assistance Programs) I work with on the Appointment page.   I also work with Open Path Psychotherapy Collective to provide services at a lower cost for those who are without insurance or who are struggling financially.

                                                    Inspirational Quotes

"Your staying alive means so much more than you really know, or that anyone is aware of at this moment."

          ~Jennifer Michael Hecht

"We can use our difficulties and problems to awaken our hearts."

           ~Pema Chodron  

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."

          ~Alice Walker

"If we do not know how to take care of ourselves and love ourselves, we cannot take care of the people we love.  Loving oneself is the foundation for loving another person."

          ~Thich Nhat Hanh

"I think the reward for conformity is that everyone likes you except yourself."

          ~Rita Mae Brown

Mary is a psychotherapist in Westminster Colorado and has a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education, as well as 25 years of counseling experience.  She was a Tai Chi and Qigong instructor for 15yrs at the North Jeffco Community Recreation Center in Arvada.  Her approach to psychotherapy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Counseling, and Stress Management  techniques.  

You can find out more about Mary at her LinkedIn site at:
www.linkedin.com/pub/mary-m-foster-ma-lpc/28/403/846 

Or at her blog at Coping with Anxiety and Stress  https://westminstercoloradocounseling.blogspot.com/