Shari A. Foster, MSW, LMSW,
About Shari A. Foster (She/Her)
Sheryl Foster, LMSW
Sheryl Foster is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 1991.
Sheryl is a dedicated counselor committed to supporting you through your journey. Her approach is tailored to meet your unique needs. Sheryl specializes in working with African American women, providing culturally responsive therapy that honors lived experiences, identity, and community. Together you and Sheryl can explore challenges, set goals, and work towards a positive change in a confidential and non-judgmental space.
Outside of work, Sheryl started a group to support single moms. She loves to help people, volunteers at food pantries, and loves to cook.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 0-17
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anger issues
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Marital stress or divorce
- Mental health during perimenopause
- Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
- Mental health support for chronic pain
- Mid-life transitions
- Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Race, culture & mental health
- Religion, spirituality & mental health
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy Types
- ACT Therapy
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Faith Based Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Parenting Support
- Play Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance Plan
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- McLaren Health Plan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Meridian Health Plan
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military) (L)
Languages
- English
Education
- University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
Locations
Get Directions
734-284-6149
248-671-0922
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Shari A. Foster
Please call us at 734-284-6149 to schedule an appointment with Shari A. Foster.
Shari A. Foster generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 734-284-6149 to find out Shari A. Foster's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Shari A. Foster:
- Aetna
- Blue Care Network of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Alliance Plan
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- McLaren Health Plan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Meridian Health Plan
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military) (L)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 734-284-6149 to see how we can help.
Shari A. Foster is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
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Yes, Shari A. Foster does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Shari A. Foster is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: