- 23 years experience
- Attachment-informed care
- Focus on relationships
About Foresteen
Dr. Foresteen Forbes is a California psychologist with more than two decades of clinical experience. She blends evidence-based methods with a practical, down-to-earth style to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Her background includes nursing and long-term mental health work, which shapes a steady and pragmatic approach to care.
Dr. Forbes earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from BIOLA University and served as a Navy nurse during the Gulf War. She later completed a doctorate in psychology at Azusa Pacific University. Much of her career was spent working in a state hospital setting, where she focused on adults with histories of childhood trauma.
Her sessions typically use elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-focused ideas to look at patterns in thinking and relating. She also uses psychodynamic perspectives to consider past influences that affect current feelings and behavior. These approaches are applied to concerns such as parenting, grief, eating issues, anger, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life changes.
The profile notes an additional focus on adoption and foster care issues, along with a range of personality and family-related concerns such as blended family issues, fatherhood questions, and communication problems. Dr. Forbes aims to tailor conversation and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs.
She presents therapy as a collaborative process and frames seeking help as a brave first step. Her combination of nursing, military, and long-term clinical experience informs a calm, practical way of working with people who want clearer coping tools and steadier relationships.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now. It focuses on building trust and practicing different ways of relating, which can help with parenting, relationship strain, and issues tied to adoption and foster care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) zeroes in on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety, mood symptoms, and problematic behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Decisions are revisited as therapy progresses so the plan can change if something else seems more useful.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a shorter encounter is helpful. It can also allow people to work with licensed professionals across regions, which may be useful for those dealing with adoption or foster care concerns that span locations.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dr. Forbes address?
She works with relationship and parenting concerns, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and anger issues, and coping with life changes. The profile also lists adoption and foster care among additional focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines practical, evidence-informed techniques with attention to how past relationships shape current patterns. Sessions focus on clear skills work and conversation about relational history.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience, including long-term work in a state hospital and earlier nursing and military service that inform her practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed as CA Psychologist 21049 and practices in California. The listing includes that credential exactly as provided.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and the profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability as indicated by the service.