Dr. Foresteen Forbes, CA Psychologist

Therapist in California

Dr.

Licensed inCalifornia
License21049
NPI 1952429342
Experience23+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Foresteen

Dr. Foresteen Forbes is a California psychologist with 23 years of clinical experience. She combines an attachment-focused view with practical therapy to help people struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes.

She speaks English and sees clients in California and internationally. Dr. Forbes draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds influence current relationships.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps people can use between meetings. Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Biola University and a doctorate in psychology from Azusa Pacific University. Before independent practice she spent many years working in a state hospital with adults who had histories of childhood trauma.

That experience shaped how she approaches complex emotional and behavioral problems. In sessions she aims to create a steady, respectful working relationship and to tailor the plan to each person’s needs. Typical concerns addressed include parenting stress, family and relationship problems, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, anger, and coping with life transitions.

She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues and challenges related to personality features. Therapy can include talking through difficult memories, learning skills to manage anxiety or mood, and practicing new ways of communicating. Dr.

Forbes helps people set realistic goals and tracks progress as they make changes over time.

Credentials

Psychologist (California): License 21049 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1952429342 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Foresteen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Adoption and foster care
Antisocial personality
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Narcissism
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Young adult issues

Approaches Foresteen names

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Online support

Attachment and CBT approaches for online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current behavior and emotion. In sessions the focus is on identifying patterns in close relationships and building more reliable ways of connecting. This approach can help with relationship problems, parenting stress, grief, and anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, mood swings, and managing stress with concrete skills and short practice exercises between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper interactions. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions and keep momentum for homework or brief updates. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue care across locations.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with relationship strain, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Additional focus areas include eating issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapeutic style like?

Approach combines Attachment-Based Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on building a steady therapeutic relationship and practical steps to change patterns.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 23 years of experience, worked many years in a state hospital with adults who had childhood trauma, and has a background in nursing and psychology.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as CA Psychologist 21049 and practices in California.

In which languages are sessions offered and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

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