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Kelsey Forrest, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Kelsey

Kelsey Forrest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who blends evidence-based therapies with a collaborative, holistic perspective to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience and draws primarily on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support changes in coping, emotional regulation, and values-driven action. Her approach emphasizes practical skills alongside personal meaning, helping people move toward a more fulfilling day-to-day life.

In sessions she integrates cognitive and client-centered techniques to address issues such as impulsivity, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, workplace stress, and compassion fatigue. Kelsey frames therapy as a partnership, listening closely to each person’s goals and tailoring strategies that fit their needs.

Licensed in both Arizona and North Carolina, she offers care in English and provides a mix of video, phone, chat, and messaging options to increase accessibility for clients seeking consistent, flexible support.

Evidence-based approaches for online care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them. It emphasizes small, committed actions aligned with personal values to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful engagement. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and experimenting with behavioral changes to ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disturbances. CBT provides structured tools for problem solving and thought restructuring that many clients find practical and concrete.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Kelsey collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and goals. She uses client feedback and ongoing assessment to blend strategies and adjust focus over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with this practice offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life is unpredictable, and use different communication styles according to comfort and practical needs. Licensed professionals can deliver the same structured interventions remotely while tailoring pacing and tools to each client’s circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kelsey address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues like mood disorders and isolation. Additional focus areas include workplace problems, self-love, women’s issues, communication difficulties, impulsivity, and young adult concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines acceptance-based and skills-oriented methods with a client-centered attitude. Sessions typically blend practical coping tools with reflection on values and personal goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has seven years of professional experience delivering mental health care and has developed expertise using DBT and ACT alongside cognitive approaches.
What credentials and location information are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed as AZ LCSW LCSW-19675 and NC LCSW C013073, practicing from North Carolina.
In which languages can clients work with her and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging, allowing for multiple remote options.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Arizona, North Carolina

Languages

English