- Attachment based
- Cognitive behavioral
- Trauma focused
About Foresteen
Dr. Foresteen Forbes is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 21049) with 23 years of clinical experience who helps people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, mood problems, trauma, and life transitions.
She trained first as a nurse, earning a BS in Nursing from Biola University, and served as a Navy nurse during the Gulf War. Later she completed a doctorate in psychology at Azusa Pacific University. That mix of medical and psychological training shapes her practical, steady approach to care.
For many years she worked in a state hospital, focusing on adults with histories of childhood trauma. She also developed experience addressing relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, personality-related problems, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. Grief, anxiety, eating concerns, and anger are also part of her caseload.
Her work draws on attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, and trauma-focused methods. Sessions tend to mix talk, skill practice, and looking at past patterns that still affect current relationships. She aims to help people notice what keeps them stuck and try different ways of relating and coping.
People who choose Dr. Forbes can expect straightforward conversation about goals and next steps. She asks practical questions, helps set manageable goals, and adjusts the plan as needs change. She accepts international clients and conducts work in English.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current connections. Online sessions using this lens focus on patterns in close relationships and on developing more secure ways of relating to partners, friends, and family.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises. In an online setting this often includes homework, thought records, and step-by-step behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, or relationship avoidance.
Trauma-focused therapy helps people address the effects of past traumatic events on daily life. Online sessions can include paced, structured conversations about memories, coping strategies, and grounding skills adapted to each person’s needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what feels workable. That collaborative process helps decide whether attachment-focused conversations, CBT exercises, or trauma-focused methods will be the main focus.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier by fitting sessions around school, work, and other commitments, and it can reduce travel time. Some formats also work better for short check-ins or for people who prefer not to use video, but confirm which formats are offered when you set up a first appointment.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with relationship issues, parenting concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma and related problems listed in her specialties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines attachment-based thinking, CBT, psychodynamic ideas, and trauma-focused work with practical skill practice and talk therapy.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 23 years of clinical experience, including long-term work in a state hospital with adults who had childhood trauma.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California psychologist with the credential listed as CA Psychologist 21049 and is located in California.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm session options and any time zone details when booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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