Melissa Foster, Ohio’s Trauma Therapist

10/13/2025

Hello friends. I’ve apparently been hacked, please don’t open anything coming from my email.

Not how I wanted to start my Monday morning.

10/06/2025

Therapy in my office is safe place for all my dark humor baddies.

P.S Oh did I mention that I offer emdr consultation to those seeking certification?

P.S.S. New trainings getting put on the calendar once and I can make our calendars sync

08/24/2025

Good morning from EMDR training day 3. Had a wonderful run this morning :)

What’s something that stood out to you during your foundational training? Drop in the comments below ⬇️

07/23/2025

If you grew up having to earn love through perfection, anxious attachment can feel like second nature.
But it’s not your fault and it can be unlearned.

Which slide hit hardest for you?
Let’s talk 👇

#614

02/05/2025

I have a ton of new followers, so I thought it is about time to reintroduce myself!

I'm Melissa Foster, a somatic therapists based in Central, Ohio, offering both in-person and virtual sessions (including intensives for those who feel like life is always in high gear). As someone who works with high risk, high stress, high stakes professionals I know how critical it is to have the right support when you’re carrying so much.

After years of experience, I’ve seen how trauma, burnout, and stress can accumulate, especially for those who are constantly giving to others. I work with clients who may have been in therapy before, but sometimes feel stock or those who have never had therapy and are just starting to explore what it could look like.

My work is deeply relational and body focused, combining somatic therapy with trauma informed EMDR, and ego state work to help my clients move through what stuck in your body in mind.
I believe in meeting you where you’re at, and the healing isn’t linear. You are a human, not a machine, and it’s time for you to reclaim your well-being – without guilt.

In my work, I focus on empowering professionals nals who are often overlooked when it comes to self-care. My goal is to help you heal so you can keep helping.
Its about creating space for you to show up as your best self, both at work and at home— all without sacrificing your health it your peace.

I am committed to working in a way that is anti-racist, trauma-informed, and inclusive of all.

In everything I do, I aim to cultivate fortitude, healing, humor, and community. Whether in your personal life or in your professional role, I am here to help you navigate the complexities of being a helper or healer in a world that’s often hard to navigate.

No matter what is happening in your small bubble or larger community you deserve a place to land. And yes, I’m always here to remind you that taking care of you matters.

02/05/2025

Its time to kick imposter syndrome to the curb. 💥

So you struggle with imposter syndrome? These four things are making your imposter syndrome worse…. Comparing, perfectionism, downplaying, and negativity.

01/11/2025

Your Path to Personal Growth and Balance Begins Here

Are you ready to heal deeply and authentically? At Fostering Fortitude, I specialize in helping high achievers and professionals navigate PTSD, stress, burn out and attachment challenges to create a more grounded and fulfilling life.

Together, we’ll focus on:
✨ Somatic Work: Reconnecting your body and mind for lasting relief.
✨ Stress Management & Burnout: Reclaiming your energy and restoring balance in your life.
✨ Trauma History & PTSD: Using approaches like EMDR to process and heal deeply rooted wounds.
✨ Attachment Healing: Addressing anxious and avoidant patterns to transform relationships and self-worth.

Your journey toward resilience, balance, and clarity is personal and transformative.🌻

🔗 Schedule your free fit check call today with me at:
https://melissa-foster.clientsecure.me/

We can plant the seed together and watch it grow. Your healing starts here.

12/28/2024

A year ago I started offering my resourcing workshops on Sunday afternoons. I shared my passion about helping people gain resources, feel more balanced, and ready to tackle life’s challenges each week. Lately, though, I’ve realized that I can bring the workshops to the masses by recording them so I worked on just that this past month.. This allows you to access them on YOUR time.

If you’re feeling the itch and ready to reset for the New Year, I’d love for you to join me for my **Resourcing Workshop Series**! 🧠✨ This workshop is 3 parts and designed to give you tools and strategies to build resilience, reduce stress, and feel more grounded in your day-to-day life.

https://fosteringfortitude.thinkific.com/products/courses/resource-workshop-series

For more information and to sign up, check out the details here: [https://fosteringfortitudeohio.com/resourcing-workshop]

I know the holidays can leave us all feeling absolutely drained.. but together, we can recharge and step into 2025 feeling stronger and more prepared to take on whatever comes next.

Join Melissa Foster's Resourcing Workshop to manage stress and cultivate emotional resilience. Empower yourself with evidence-based tools for self-care.