James Jed Foster Jr.

James Jed Foster Jr. is a dedicated marriage and family therapist with a profound understanding of the intricate connection between physical and mental well-being. Practicing at Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health, he believes that these two aspects of health engage in a symbiotic relationship that is vital for maintaining overall equilibrium and quality of life. James emphasizes that improvements in mental health can lead to significant enhancements in physical health and vice versa. He recognizes that declines in either area can adversely affect overall well-being, illustrating how stress, anxiety, and depression can exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms, disrupt appetite, and diminish energy levels, often leaving individuals feeling fatigued and seeking relief. Utilizing an integrative approach in his counseling practice, James takes a systemic and contextual view of his clients' lives, drawing upon positive psychology, narrative family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness CBT, and hypnotherapy. He champions the principles of Positive Psychology, focusing on cultivating optimism, gratitude, engagement, meaning, and purpose. Through scientifically-based methods, James aids individuals in enhancing their well-being while equipping them to face life's challenges in a constructive and healthy manner.