About Avery F.
“I am a child and family therapist whose goal is to empower individuals and families through integrating creative expression and encouraging playfulness. While I am experienced in working with children and their families, I also enjoy working with individuals who are going through transitional stages of life and hope to develop their sense of identity. Whether your goal is to establish your role within the family or your identity as an individual in the world, a therapy journey with me will emphasize tapping into creativity and open expression.
As a young person, I was met with an unexpected life transition when I was faced with sudden grief of a nuclear family member. In the time following this pivotal moment, my family unit experienced a shift in roles, dynamics, and relationships. This significant life event eventually led me to receive my masters in social work to learn about the role of trauma and adversity on child development. As a therapist who values justice and inclusivity, I am passionate about maintaining empathetic listening and affirming care. Offering care that explores generational patterns and the impact of one’s formative years are values that I also carry forward in my approach.
Being a light that ignites my clients' own passions, goals, and natural creative processes that already make them who they are is the most rewarding aspect for me as a therapist. I love getting to lead in a way that embraces individuality and builds on strengths, helping fit pieces together to create healthy and meaningful change. I end a day feeling excited and fulfilled through genuine connections, healing use of creativity, and appreciating even the smallest steps toward progress.
Past clients, whether children, teens, or young adults, see me as an advocate cheering alongside them, a safe and trusting presence, and a teacher who equips them with skills and tools to help them reach their goals. Being a ‘people person’ and an artist who loves working with children and young people, nothing is more fulfilling for me than getting to live my life authentically within my career while being able to uplift and guide others through their own personal journeys.”
“My goal is to advocate for and empower children, parents, and other family members and to assist them in their journey toward achieving their goals."
- Avery Foster, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers)
Avery is a therapist fellow at Empower Family Therapy. She has completed her Masters in Social Work, has clinical experience, and is provisionally licensed. Avery is a Licensed Social Worker, on track for full licensure. She receives direct supervision under Aubrey Reynolds, LMFT, the clinical director of Empower Family Therapy.
To schedule an appointment with Avery, contact us and mention her name.
Avery’S SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:
Child & Adolescent therapy: relational issues, behavioral issues, ADD/ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief & loss
Parenting support, psychoeducation, and skill building for parents & families
Family dynamics, family conflict, & family transitions
Adults working through childhood trauma & changing generational parenting patterns
Creative expression emphasis, through play, art, movement