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- ACT
- DBT
- Neurodiversity support
About Kelsey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Arizona and North Carolina with seven years of experience, Kelsey Forrest focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and LGBT concerns. She also addresses communication problems, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, self-love, women’s issues, workplace stress, and challenges common to young adults. Kelsey uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered work in her practice.
Kelsey emphasizes practical skills alongside compassionate listening. Sessions include learning strategies to manage intense emotions, reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, and clarify personal values. She often blends mindfulness and behavioral tools so clients can make small, sustainable changes day to day.
Her background includes clinical roles over seven years across settings that served neurodiverse and gender diverse people. Kelsey names DBT and ACT as primary approaches and draws from CBT and client-centered methods as needed. That mix is intended to support emotion regulation, reduce avoidance, and improve communication.
Kelsey frames therapy as collaborative. She and the person she’s meeting set goals together and decide which skills to practice between sessions. Progress is measured by what feels useful in everyday life rather than by jargon or tests.
People who prefer straightforward, skills-based sessions with time for personal reflection often find this style fits. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking a first appointment.
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How ACT and DBT inform remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning simple skills to reduce avoidance. ACT can help with anxiety, low mood, and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT supports people who experience strong emotions, impulsivity, or conflict in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can shift as therapy progresses if different techniques prove more useful.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets therapists use worksheets, value-mapping exercises, and skills coaching during sessions in ways that translate directly to daily routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona, North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and LGBT concerns, plus related issues like communication problems and workplace stress.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered methods to teach skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience in clinical roles supporting diverse clients and settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and North Carolina and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before scheduling a session.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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