Kelsey Forrest, LCSW

Licensed in Arizona · 7 years in practice

Kelsey Forrest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on practical, straightforward therapy.

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 who focuses on practical, straightforward therapy. She brings seven years of clinical experience and centers sessions on the needs people bring in the moment. She aims to create a simple, collaborative space where clients can set goals and try small, useful steps forward.

Kelsey often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people manage strong feelings and make choices that match their values.

Background and approach

She also uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work to shape each plan to the person. Sessions typically focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and reducing unhelpful patterns. Many people reach out for help with anxiety, stress, depression, or compassion fatigue.

Kelsey also supports people navigating ADHD, LGBT-related concerns, isolation, impulsivity, and workplace strain. She works with young adult issues, self-love, and women’s concerns in ways that are direct and practical. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth.

She listens for what matters most, offers exercises you can try between sessions, and adjusts the work based on what’s helping. This is aimed at making steady progress rather than quick fixes. Kelsey holds LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Her sessions are offered in English and arranged to fit each person’s schedule.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kelsey names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It guides clients to name what matters and take small actions that match those values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on skills for handling intense emotions and improving how people relate to others. It teaches practical tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and better interpersonal effectiveness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods together to see what fits. That collaborative process means plans can change as needs become clearer and progress is tracked over time.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let someone check in between sessions, jot down thoughts, or have brief support without scheduling a full call. These options provide flexibility to keep momentum while adapting to daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Kelsey help with?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related issues like isolation, impulsivity, workplace strain, and communication problems.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques to build usable skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Kelsey has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with a range of concerns and life stages.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds LCSW credentials in Arizona and North Carolina and provides services while practicing in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

People can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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