Emma Foster, B.A.

Advanced Doctoral Student

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma, Identity Exploration, Life Transitions

In-Person | Telehealth

About

Emma Foster, B.A. (she/her), is an Advanced Doctoral Student at UCEBT and a fourth-year Counseling Psychology doctoral student at the University of Utah. Before pursuing her Ph.D., Emma earned her Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies and English Literature from Seattle University. She has extensive experience as a crisis counselor and sexual assault advocate, working with individuals facing chronic suicidality and trauma. Emma’s passion lies in creating supportive therapeutic spaces for clients navigating trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions.

Education

Degrees:

B.A., Gender Studies and English Literature, Seattle University

Doctoral Program:

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (In Progress), University of Utah

Approach to Therapy

Emma’s therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in Liberation Psychology and focuses on fostering a collaborative, relational partnership with her clients. She creates a space where clients can explore their experiences in depth, empowering them to reframe their narratives and uncover new perspectives.

Therapeutic Alliance: Emma emphasizes building strong relationships with clients, recognizing this as a cornerstone of successful therapy.
Narrative Techniques: Helps clients reframe their personal stories to identify strengths and new perspectives on challenges.
DBT-Informed Skill-Building: Supports emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and resilience through targeted techniques.
Holistic Perspective: Integrates societal influences into therapy, acknowledging the impact of external systems while empowering personal agency.

Emma works primarily with adults from diverse backgrounds and adapts her approach to each client’s unique needs and cultural context. She values client feedback to continuously improve and tailor her support.