Initially contacted Dr Robert to help with work related stress and anxiety. Keep Dr Robert in my mental health "tool box" to help me learn more about myself and to process various life challenges, such as death of a close family member, becoming a mother and navigating the trials and tribulations of marriage. Dr Robert is a gem! read more

Dr.Foster has help me thru my PTSD of domestic violence. He is very gifted and caring and insightful. He works with you thru breathing and focusing exercise. He truly is the best and I have seen the peace I now experience thanks to him, read more

Dr Foster is extremely kind, compassionate, and insightful. I highly recommend him as a therapist. I began seeing him in an office, pre-pandemic and I can honestly say I have not experienced any degradation in quality of care with the switch to remote video sessions. In fact, I actually like it better because I don't have the anxiety of having to leave work and getting to an office on time. I began seeing Dr Foster when I was going through a tough time with anxiety at work while simultaneously battling infertility and starting our adoption journey. My anxiety was at an all-time high. I love his mindfulness approach, especially now that we are meeting remotely via zoom due to covid. You might think it would be hard to go from meetings all day on zoom to a therapy session on zoom, but he opens the session with a mindful pause where we breathe and reset. It really helps me shut off work break and open up to therapy. If you're looking for a warm and thoughtful therapist and to learn some tools and strategies for managing anxiety, I highly recommend him. read more

I have been with Dr Robert for a while, I feel like I'm so blessed that I have a chance to see Dr Robert! He's so professional! After seeing him, finally I can see some hope in my life. I've had bad anxiety in my school life, bad anxiety costs me has lots of fear in my life. I have struggled really hard with a lot of my fear. Always dreaming one day I can relive from that. He's still helping me work on that, hopefully I will relief in one day! read more

Hmmmm - how to write a review about your therapist without divulging what you talk about with your therapist? I suppose I can start by saying that I've recommended Dr. Foster to a number of friends & acquaintances, two of whom have now become regular patients of his. Yep, I think he's so great, I tell people that I'm in therapy so I can then recommend him. Administrative/Office Info: His office is small & cozy, in a homey sort of way. Office hours are flexible (as early as 9 a.m., as late as 6 p.m., there's no "blackout" period at lunch) and appointments aren't impossible to get (there's usually an available appointment within a couple of days of your call). Dr. Foster is responsive and returns calls within an hour or so. I think he accepts most insurance plans. Therapy Info: Dr. Foster is warm and caring, but also doesn't hesitate to call me on my b.s. when it's warranted. He utilizes a number of psychotherapy techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR and continues to stay current by attending various conferences & seminars. I really appreciate that when I read an article about new findings or thinking in psychotherapy and want to discuss it, he's informed and open to a discussion about alternate treatments. He'll recommend combining medication with therapy if he believes it to be helpful. I think that thing that really won me over (besides that whole improvement thing) was when he suggested I skip a session or two after I'd come in saying that I was doing great. It's nice to know that he's not just having me come in so he can charge me for a session. read more

Granted this is only after ONE session with Dr. Foster, but despite that fact I felt very at ease with him It's not that I'm about to be committed into the loony bin or anything, well not now; but i've been going through some issues which led me to him after a yelper recommended him. Dr. Foster has a very calm demeanor with a warm personality. I felt comfortable with him and with telling him what I was there for, as well as telling him things I would feel odd telling other people. I like his methodology for pinpointing the core of my demons and his plan for a better and saner me; especially the way he communicated that with me. On top of the therapy session, he also suggested a medical check-up to ensure that what I was going through psychologically wasn't attributed to something physical, and also to have a doctor prescribe me some meds for my "crazy issues." **"Crazy Issues were my words NOT his!! read more

My anxiety is gone. I've dealt with anxiety for the better part of my twenties and after moving across the country I was experiencing it the strongest I had in my life. I've never seen a psychologist in the past so I went into Dr. Foster completely new to the process. I've had xanax prescribed to me from my general physician that got me through my other episodes in the past but I hated relying on a drug to bring me to normal. Good news for me: Dr. Foster is not the type to dole out scrips but rather wants to work through your issues with CBT practices. Initially, I saw him about every two weeks (maybe more frequently, don't remember exactly) and after about 5-6 visits I reduced the visits to about once a month (his recommendation) . His methods and knowledge are amazing. I don't really know how else to put it but I wish I had started seeing him a decade ago. If you are dealing with panic attacks, anxiety, etc then I can't recommend his methods and practices enough. This being my first experience with psychologist I was expecting to sit on one of those long couches and talk about my dad, pay my bill, go home, and then white-knuckle it through another day. This was nothing like that- Dr. Foster is very calm and has a spirit of helpfulness and focused most of our sessions around useful practices that I used throughout the rest of my day/week/etc. Go in with an open mind and be ready to put the practices into your daily life. Don't be like me. Don't put it off expecting anxiety to cure itself. read more

Seriously, this guy is the best. I'm 30 now and started meeting with him at 28. He makes me feel like im having a conversation with a peer. I've seen several therapists but he's the first who actually fulfills the role for someone like me. HIGHLY recommend Dr. Foster both on Yelp and in person whenever I hear about someone who'd benefit from his relaxed and understanding approach. read more

I have seen Dr. Foster off and on over the course of two years and I must say he has helped me tremendously in dealing with my general anxiety. I initially started seeing him because I was open to learning more about mindfulness and finding out if it could be a good strategy for me. I had good results before with talking through things and watching the diet/exercise/sleep, but wanted to learn another tool if possible. I will now say that mindfulness without a doubt plays a central role in my ability to keep my anxiety at a manageable level. I really enjoy the fact that Dr. Foster can combine both mindfulness and CBT training, and then apply it to treating anxiety in order to give me the tools to effectively work through my anxiety as it pops up throughout life. Dr. Foster is easy to talk with and has a very comfortable office environment. I can't thank him enough for all his help and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone else. read more

I have seen Dr Foster once and the therapy session was ok. We had an email conversation before where I pointed out that money is an issue for me. He stated that he is very flexible and gave me a range of what he charges. I told him that my insurance will not cover any of the service. I had confirmed this with the insurance company several times. He said he will still try to bill the company. He ended up charging me at the high end of his pay range. As I mentioned before, insurance did not pay anything of it. I have tried to talk about this with him, but he is not cooperative in that matter at all. I am especially disappointed about the lack of communication and understanding. read more

Dr. Robert Foster has been my psychologist for over 6 years and I consider myself incredibly lucky to have found him. I've had both bad and good therapists in the years prior to finding Dr. Foster and he literally defines what it is to be a great therapist. He will sometimes have to endure almost a full hour of my own monologue about what I'm going through and yet he never 'tunes out'. How do I know that? Without fail he ends up having astute invaluable advice (that I've learned to use and have pay off) during every single session. I've learned to stop and ask his opinion more often over the years as he always shatters my reality with profound insights custom tailored to my particular issue as if channeled from the greatest masters who've ever existed. I often start laughing because he does it with such downplayed humility. I know he would probably be made possibly uncomfortable by such a description but I believe Dr. Foster actually has the gift of being a true healer and to me he is a Brahman. He comes from a place of compassion and deep understanding of the human struggle. He's also a scholar of mindful Buddhism (which goes by a few different names) and yet his restraint around not 'preaching' in any way is a testament to his own lack of attachment to any 'dogma'. He's committed to being there for your time with him body mind and spirit and you can't put a price on that. read more

I am so grateful to have found Dr. Foster. After being hit by a car while crossing the street near my house, I was not only physically injured but also emotionally traumatized. Dr. Foster introduced me to EMDR and EFT techniques which pretty much immediately alleviated many of the symptoms I experienced and got me back to feeling like myself again. I was thrilled to find a natural, drug-free, effective and fast way to overcome the emotional impact from the accident. I cannot thank him enough for his help and give him my highest recommendation. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Foster for a few weeks now. I originally started seeing him to learn more about mindfulness, with the hope of helping me with my general anxiety. I have various fears, including a fear of flying. Dr. Foster has helped me to completely change my view on anxiety, pain, and fear. Last week, for the first time in a long time, I was able to fly cross-country without much fear or worry, all because of the impact mindfulness has on my view of pain, pleasure, and happiness. And Dr. Foster has been my teacher. I'd strongly recommend Dr. Foster if you're interested in learning more about mindfulness, coping with or overcoming anxiety, or learning more about the mind and body. read more

There's not much to say beyond since I began treatment under the care of Dr. Foster my life has improved dramatically. I'm happier, more successful, healthier and I'm living in the moment and venturing out of my comfort zones trying new things- basically my life is fuller and infused with meaning. Endless gratitude to Dr. Foster for being such a transformative figure in my life. Thank you. read more

We saw Dr Robert Foster to help my husband with anxiety and depression. It was such a big disappointment and the very reason we fear seeing doctors and steer clear of them. It only increased our distrust in psychologists. I have absolutely nothing positive to say about Dr Foster. Only thing Dr Foster seemed interested in was, getting as many sessions out of us as possible, which is $$. We gave him plenty benefit of doubt, session after session. He continued being dismissive and uncaring, sometimes ending sessions 20 min earlier, but charging for one full hour. There was nothing novel in his podcasts but still probably the only thing that felt beneficial. People reach out for help when they have struggled with some mental health issue long and hard enough and could not cope with it any longer. They are already fragile and then having to deal with someone who can't or doesn't care to empathize with your trauma breaks you even further. read more

Robert is an amazing therapist, and has contributed greatly to my life, to say the least. I can't say enough good things about him. He is warm, attentive, understanding, a great listener, and a true healer. Robert's approach to mindfulness and living in the present moment has shown me how to calm myself and my busy mind, as well as to live in conscious awareness, achieving peace of mind. And he has the ability to describe and identify over-arching thoughts and behavior patterns that help make sense of things that can seem so confusing to oneself. He is a guide, and a coach. I have had several profound changes in my life, transitions and challenges, and Robert has been by my side for them all. He knows how to listen, and also how to direct you into the thinking that is necessary to find the answers / the paths needed within yourself. His warm / grounding demeanor and wise words are a gift to the community. Highly recommended! read more

Having struggled with anxiety for most of my life, and having tried everything to combat it, I can tell you not all therapists are created equal. I've sat in chairs and purged my past, taken the pills, acupuncture, hypnosis... you name it. I didn't know exactly what I was looking for, but I knew what I was doing wasn't working. I was still searching for relief. I needed tools. Working with Dr. Foster is about gaining tools to use in real life. When things get hard. When triggers arise. When s#*t hits the fan. That's when you need to access the tools you've been given. Just as a pill does not simply solve a problem, the same goes for mindfulness. You are given tools that are much like a muscle, the more you use them and exercise them, the better the result. I still have my good days and bad days, but I can tell you I don't feel like a hostage as I once did. I'm learning to be gentle with myself, observe my anxiety much like a movie, name the source (which I had never honed in on to a "T"), and separate myself. It's getting easier with the practices I am given...if I practice. It's taken years of conditioning to get me to this state, it's going to take time and practice to rewire. It's amazing to find someone who can put these tools in my hands and afford me freedom. read more

I don't see therapists very often, but was transitioning out of a relationship, and had some anxiety around it. Dr. Foster (i call him Doc), was amazing. He helped me get everything in perspective in a few sessions, and move on cleanly, to open myself to being alone, and open to new people in my life over just a few sessions. It was an amazing experience, and i cannot recommend anyone more highly. Thanks, Doc! read more

From the moment I met Dr. Foster I felt a sense of calm. He was very compassionate and understanding and helped me through some very difficult personal situations. Dr. Foster is unlike any other therapist I have met since he not only focuses on your experiences but also promotes self-awareness and practices to help quell anxious thoughts. These practices have helped me immensely and I consider them invaluable tools which I can use in everyday life. I cannot recommend Dr. Foster highly enough! read more

I'm so thankful to Yelp, who led me to Dr. Foster. He taught me simple, but powerful tools to generate calm. I return to his breathing exercises again and again. I highly recommend him. read more

I'm a student from Belgium, currently studying in San Francisco and have been suffering from severe anxiety for more than 5 years now. I have tried every single method out there and was really starting to become desperate until I met Doctor Foster. He showed me that it made no sense to look for answers back in time but to tackle the problem in the present. I have been following his advice and meditating for 6 weeks now. For the first time in so long I am finally making progress and truly believe this will all become history in a few weeks/months from now!!! Unbelievable!!! Thank you so much doctor Foster!!!! read more

I saw Dr. Foster for about a year to help cope with anxiety. He is an excellent therapist. Great listener, empathetic, smart and wise. His blend of psychology and mindfulness proved very effective for me. He helped me develop a practice of mindfulness/meditation that I believe will help me throughout my life. I recommend him without reservation. read more

Dr. Foster helped me through some major anxiety and gave me tools to deal with it. He's a very mellow guy and always answered my questions to my satisfaction. I saw him for less than a year, but got what I needed. Would go back. read more

Where do I start about Dr. Foster? Talking to him and learning the skills of mindful awareness has made my life overall happier and more fulfilling. As one of many people who has been challenged by anxiety (and who at times felt as though there is simply no solution) I can say with great confidence that Dr. Foster will show you that you already have all of the tools necessary to eliminate the anxiety from your life, and even use it to your advantage. I'd seen other therapists before and felt I'd wasted my time. But I look forward to my visits with Dr. Foster. Each time feeling so much better, stronger when I leave his office. Highly recommended. read more