Dr. Foresteen Forbes , CA Psychologist 21049

Dr. Foresteen Forbes is a California-licensed psychologist with 23 years of clinical experience helping adults and families navigate trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and mood disorders. She began her professional journey with a BS in Nursing from BIOLA University and served as a Navy Nurse for three and a half years, including service in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War. After completing a doctorate in psychology at Azusa Pacific University, she spent 15 years working in a state hospital where she specialized in treating adults with histories of childhood trauma.

Her clinical focus includes relationship and family dynamics, parenting difficulties, personality disorders, grief, eating and mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and a range of coping challenges such as stress, anxiety, and anger. Dr. Forbes integrates evidence-based methods into individualized care, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and attachment-based approaches to build or rebuild trusting therapeutic relationships that support reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms.

She adapts conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each person, combining practical skills with deeper exploration of relational patterns. Seeking therapy is a courageous step, and Dr. Forbes aims to support and empower individuals as they pursue a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Forbes commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused approaches to address emotional and relational difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps rebuild safer ways of relating - it can be especially useful for relationship, attachment, and parenting concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it a strong fit for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Trauma-Focused work concentrates on processing and integrating traumatic experiences while strengthening coping strategies for daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Forbes works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors techniques and pacing so the treatment feels appropriate and effective. Decisions about focus and methods are made together to support steady progress.

Online sessions with this practice are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, connect from distant locations, and choose the format that best fits a client’s life and therapeutic goals.