MY MISSION

I want all athletes to know that they can ask for help without consequences, and for coaches to feel secure in their ability to support and guide athletes to the resources that will help them.

For me empowering coaches, means empowering athletes to live their fullest potential.

“Asking for help is a sign of courage, not weakness.”

— Dr. Kelsie N. Foster

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Dr. Kelsie N. Foster empowers athletic coaches and trainers to tap into their own insights and instincts, when it comes to supporting their teams mental health. Her clients say after a session, they feel confident, grounded and inspired, and most importantly, equipped with the proper tools to make sometimes difficult decisions.

With over 20 years experience, Dr. Foster has worked in a variety of settings including university and college counseling centers as well as residential and outpatient treatment facilities in New York City.

Dr. Foster provides consultation to athletic coaches and their staffs to support the mental health and wellness of their student athletes. She’s also worked directly with student athletes, assisting them with emotional issues affecting both their academic and athletic performance. 

 

What I believe about
MEntal Health Treatment

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  • At some time in each of our lives we may struggle with mental health concerns

  • Everyone deserves to be able to address mental health issues without stigmas or stereotyping

  • Expectation and performance goals can contribute to anxiety and depression

  • Athletes are highly susceptible to feeling pressure to living up to performance goals and achievements

  • Mental health concerns could be viewed as having a weakness by athletes. This viewpoint could act as a barrier or prohibit some athletes from seeking treatment.

  • Treatment is very individual, (counseling, medication or a combination) one size does not fit all.

  • Once diagnosed, mental health issues are not necessarily a lifelong permanent problem, some are temporary and curable.

  • Society’s view surrounding mental health is beginning to shift, but we still have a long way to go.

  • Mental health issues are not synonymous with intelligence, one does not beget the other.

  • I believe that athletes are often afraid to discuss their mental health concerns out of fear of stereotyping, labeling and other negative consequences. 

  • I believe all of us are entitled to support and assistance 

  • I believe student athletes are very susceptible to not addressing mental health concerns until they are full blown and must be addressed.  

Leave Stigmas and STEREOTYPES Behind

Experience And Training

Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, New Mexico State University - APA accredited

M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling, New York University- CORE accredited

B.A. Music- Voice Performance, Hampton University