"The goal of therapy is not to remove stressors from our lives, but to build confidence in our ability to get through them."
gillian foster, lcsw
SENIOR THERAPIST
all about gillian
Gillian’s warm, empathetic, and relatable energy makes you feel like you are sitting on the couch talking to a friend. She brings authenticity and honesty to each session, allowing clients to instantly feel comfortable and at-ease, no matter how vulnerable the conversation may be. Her clients describe her as the type of therapist they can instantly “click” with.
Gillian provides thoughtful, consistent support to young adults navigating both the everyday stresses and the bigger transitions of life in New York City. She takes a collaborative, empowering approach that gives clients the space to reflect, grow, and create a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. While she knows starting therapy can feel a little intimidating, she sees it as one of the most powerful investments you can make in yourself—and she’s here to make that process feel supportive, approachable, and transformative.
In her sessions, Gillian creates space for meaningful reflection and emotional exploration, helping clients deepen their understanding of themselves and step into the best version of who they want to be. She empowers clients to see that they are capable of reaching their goals, while offering support in breaking down barriers and mapping out the steps to get there. Along the way, clients learn to quiet negative self-talk, build lasting confidence, and finally work towards the goals and changes they’ve been envisioning for years.
how she works
Gillian has experience supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, and relationship dynamics. She draws from a range of therapeutic approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—to create a personalized style that meets each client where they are. With this integrative approach, she helps clients lean into their emotions, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and strengthen their sense of self in ways that feel empowering and sustainable.
Gillian understands that life transitions often bring uncertainty and self-doubt. She guides her clients in taking the necessary steps to overcome these challenges and work towards a future they feel excited about. With a practical, collaborative, and genuine approach, Gillian gives clients the comfort they need to confide in her and create meaningful change. Clients leave sessions feeling empowered, more self-assured, and realigned with their values and purpose. Her authentic and compassionate nature allows clients to feel heard, understood, and one step closer to their goals.
Get to know me
Good books - I love talking about the latest best sellers!
One thing you couldn't live without
My dog! I might be biased but I think he's the sweetest dog in the world
Something that always makes you smile
😂 - my friends are too funny!
Most used emoji
Anywhere near the water and preferably sunny & 75
Where is your happy place?
To snap my fingers and be anywhere I want instantly!
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Drinking a green juice, using my ice roller & reading that days page in The Daily Stoic
Morning routine
Reading is always my go-to, it's the best way to decompress & get lost in another world
What do you do to de-stress?
I always try to and grocery shop and do laundry on Sundays, there's something about a full fridge and an empty hamper that makes me feel so put together!
How do you set yourself up for a successful week?
Hands down the south of France, I'm dying to get back there!
Favorite place you have traveled
Slow Sunday mornings, reading every night before bed, trying new recipes
Rituals
My life before working with Gillian was rooted in crisis management every single day.
I felt anxious, unable to manage my people pleasing, and like I was drowning in everything that I felt was being asked of me all the time. Working with Gillian has eased my fears of asking for what I need in my own relationships and realizing that what I need is just as valuable as what others need.
When I started working with Gillian, not everything felt like a crisis anymore.
Through our often boundary-setting and people pleasing conversations, Gillian helped me become more comfortable asking for what I need or at least figuring out how to give myself more time to build the courage to ask for what I need. Comment end
I have had many therapists, but Gillian is without a doubt the best
She creates a space that is completely non judgemental, welcoming, and healing. I am able to laugh, cry, and process in any way I want, with Gill I know I will be heard and helped.
Gillian makes endless time for me and truly listens. I could sing her praises all day.
There are multiple sessions where we have made huge breakthroughs, breakthroughs I could never have made without her guidance. Sometimes I just want to look at her and go, “wow, you are really good at what you do."
Gillian has helped me be able to navigate stressful scenarios on my own
by filling my "tool box" with breathing techniques, organizational habits, effective responses and questions to anxiety, and so much more. She makes me feel heard, hopeful, and stable.
