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John Aaron Foster, LMFT
California
LMFT - Stress and relationship support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Communication skills
About John
John Aaron Foster is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. John approaches these concerns in direct, practical ways that parents can follow on a phone screen.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. Sessions often include noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing new responses, and practicing clear communication. Mindfulness techniques are added when slowing down helps with low mood or anxiety.
John pays attention to everyday problems that pile up over time. He helps people sort through caregiver stress, workplace strain, and social isolation. He also addresses divorce and separation, midlife questions, and issues around sexuality and self-love in straightforward terms.
Expect a conversational style with a focus on skills you can try between sessions. He blends practical exercises, behavior experiments, and moments of reflection. Humor and direct feedback are used to keep things concrete and useful.
John works from California and holds the LMFT credential. Sessions are conducted in English. To start, clients use an online matching and scheduling process and choose a subscription plan that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT, ACT, and client-centered work online
John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot automatic thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT focuses on clear exercises and homework to change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps even when feelings are difficult. Client-centered methods involve listening and reflecting so the person’s priorities shape the work rather than a preset plan.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. John will discuss options and adjust methods based on the client’s goals and what feels practical. The early sessions are for finding the right mix of skills, reflection, and short experiments to try between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten check-ins when schedules are tight, and allow for focused skill practice without travel. Therapists generally adapt exercises for video or phone and suggest simple between-session tasks that slot into everyday routines.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he most often address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then test alternative responses through practical exercises and behavior experiments.
What is his professional background?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life transition concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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