Kelsey Forrest, LCSW

Arizona · 7 years in practice

Kelsey Forrest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses practical, goal-focused therapy to help people feel better day to day.

License and registration

LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-19675 · expires June 2027
LCSW, North Carolina: C013073 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1881119824 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Kelsey

Kelsey Forrest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses practical, goal-focused therapy to help people feel better day to day. She blends acceptance-based and skills-focused approaches to address stress, anxiety, depression, and concerns tied to ADHD and LGBT identity. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship.

Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on small, doable steps toward change. The first few meetings typically clarify priorities and build skills for immediate relief from overwhelming feelings.

Background and approach

Kelsey draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She pairs that with Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and improving self-regulation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools also appear when targeting unhelpful thinking patterns.

Her practice pays attention to life roles and daily pressures like work stress, communication problems, isolation, and women's issues. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue and mood disorders, and helps young adults navigate transitions and self-love challenges.

With seven years of professional experience and licensure in Arizona and North Carolina, Kelsey aims to create a practical plan clients can follow between sessions. She frames progress as steady steps rather than overnight fixes, and works at a pace each person finds manageable.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How ACT and DBT translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with what matters. It can support work on anxiety, depression, and choices tied to identity and values.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. Those skills are useful for managing intense moods, impulsivity, and workplace or communication struggles.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and try strategies together to see what fits best. That collaboration means methods can shift over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care adaptable. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and skills coaching. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people check in more frequently and practice skills between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping focus on practical steps and skill-building.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help people with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns. Other focuses include communication problems, impulsivity, isolation, mood disorders, self-love, workplace issues, and young adult issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining acceptance strategies with skills training and thought work. Sessions aim to clarify values and build concrete skills for managing emotions and daily challenges.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes supporting neurodiverse and gender diverse people, and helping with a range of mood and stress-related concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and lists licensure in Arizona and North Carolina. Her profile notes North Carolina as a practice location.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for sessions. These options allow different ways to check in and practice skills between meetings.

How do I start working with her and what about cost?

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