About Kelsey
Kelsey Forrest uses practical, evidence-informed therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and symptoms of ADHD. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she brings seven years of professional experience to her sessions. Kelsey aims to create a collaborative space where people can set clear goals and take small steps toward change.
Her approach balances acceptance and active skills work. She often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Background and approach
That mix helps people notice difficult thoughts, build coping skills, and commit to values-driven actions. Kelsey has worked with neurodiverse and gender diverse people and pays attention to the whole person. She helps clients address overwhelm, compassion fatigue, workplace strain, and problems with communication or impulsivity.
She also supports those dealing with loneliness, mood shifts, and questions around self-worth. Sessions focus on clear, usable tools rather than lengthy theory. Clients practice skills in session and plan small experiments between meetings.
Kelsey checks progress and adjusts the approach based on what works for each person. She provides services from North Carolina and holds licensure in both Arizona and North Carolina. Sessions are offered in English and are available through several online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
How ACT and DBT translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting controlled by them, then take small steps toward what matters. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and when someone feels stuck. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on teaching concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions. DBT skills can reduce impulsive reactions and help with overwhelm. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks patterns between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful habits.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Kelsey will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what helps most in day-to-day life.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this style of work. Video sessions allow face-to-face skill practice and role-play. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is low or a short check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to send brief updates, ask follow-up questions, or use skills in real time between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules while keeping the focus on usable tools and steady progress.
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Arizona, North Carolina
- Languages
- English