- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Eating disorders
About Jennifer
Jennifer Forbes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. She draws on seven years of clinical experience to help people figure out next steps when life feels overwhelming. She speaks plain language and focuses on practical, doable changes rather than jargon.
Her approach begins with listening. She treats each person as the expert on their own story and builds on the strengths they already have. Sessions move at a pace set by the client and aim to make small shifts that add up over time.
Background and approach
Jennifer works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and grief. She also supports people facing body image and eating-related issues, addiction concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and the fallout from trauma and prejudice. Therapeutically she uses client-centered talking, cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical skills for managing emotions.
She also draws on solution-focused techniques for practical problem solving and Internal Family Systems ideas to understand different parts of the self. Her style is warm and direct. She helps people build skills for everyday life - coping tools, clearer communication, and steadying routines.
Parents and those juggling family responsibilities often find the focus on workable strategies useful when time and energy are limited.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jennifer helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Eating and food-related issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Women's issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so clients feel heard and understood; it helps with motivation, self-esteem, and making choices that fit a person's values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behaviors.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then recommend a blend of methods. Over time the plan can shift based on what helps most, so clients have an active role in shaping their care.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversational work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick reflections, check-ins between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity when routines change.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What concerns does she address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, and trauma-related issues as well as body image and eating concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening first and then building skills and small changes that fit a person's life.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of professional experience and emphasizes working from a person's strengths to make steady progress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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