Ryan Forbes, LCMHC

Approach-driven counseling available online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities, giving them space to tell their story while the therapist reflects and helps clarify goals. This style is useful for building motivation and feeling heard when dealing with parenting stress, relationship concerns, or low self-esteem.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel anxiety or depression. It uses straightforward exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can be helpful for mood disorders, stress, and impulsivity.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and tolerating distress. These skills can be useful when people struggle with anger, mood swings, or overwhelming stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy lets people access sessions in formats that fit their life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions are an option when video is impractical; live chat or text-based messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing skill practice. These options make it easier to fit counseling around work, childcare, or other commitments while still working on practical changes.