Ari Foster, LISW-CP, VSP

Owner

As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, therapist and consultant, I’m grateful to use my skills and heart for helping others to advance individual growth and promote community collaboration. I love my community and I truly believe anyone has the capacity to heal from difficult life experiences. With over 10 years of dedicated and specialized experience in treating trauma and advocating for survivors, I am committed to helping others find their way through and forward.

I have extensive experience treating those who have experience child abuse, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and sex trafficking. I’ve worked with youth and adult survivors from all backgrounds, beliefs and gender identities. I use approaches that help to build life skills after abuse, reduce painful and life altering symptoms of trauma, and restore joy and sense of self.

I am experienced in helping individuals navigate life transitions and challenges such as work stress, anxiety, depression, difficulty with sleeping and personal care, relationship changes, military and veteran life challenges, pregnancy, parenting, aging and more. I know the importance of having helping partnerships where honesty is welcome and personal goals for growth and wellness are supported with collaboration and action.

I am a proud graduate of Winthrop University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. I later completed my Master of Social Work from The University of Southern California. Go Eagles! Go Trojans! =D

Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the opportunity to provide social and community services across government, non-profit and public sectors. Whether providing direct services (advocacy, counseling, groups) or collaborating with my community (through prevention education, outreach, professional training), I’ve kept my values of strengths-base care, cultural sensitivity and human respect as my guiding foundation.

In addition to serving individuals on their healing journey, I enjoy working with students, professionals and organizations through supportive development, training, project support and strategic consultancy.

I founded Renewed Path with the goal to support individuals, organizations and our community as we build the skills to move forward in the best possible way. If you need a partner for your journey, Renewed Path is here for you!