Dr. Foresteen Forbes

Dr. Foresteen Forbes is a California psychologist with more than two decades of clinical work. She begins by building a trusting relationship and then focuses on practical, day-to-day strategies that help people manage anger, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Dr. Forbes uses clear, plain language so people know what to expect in sessions.

She trained first as a nurse, earning a Bachelor of Science from Biola University, and later completed a doctorate in psychology at Azusa Pacific University. Early in her career she served as a Navy nurse and was deployed during the Gulf War. That background shaped her ability to respond calmly under pressure.

Dr. Forbes spent 15 years working in a state hospital with adults who had histories of childhood trauma. Over 23 years she has focused on relationship concerns, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, grief, eating problems, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and anger. She also works with a wide range of related issues like commitment difficulties, communication problems, hoarding, and fatherhood concerns.

Her everyday methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In sessions she helps people identify patterns, practice different ways of responding, and build safer, more reliable ways of relating to others.

Dr. Forbes frames treatment collaboratively. She will tailor conversation and a plan to each person’s needs and goals. The emphasis is on steady progress and practical tools that can be used between sessions.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current behaviors and feelings. In plain terms, this approach looks at patterns in close relationships and works to create more reliable ways of relating, which can help with anger and trust issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT often includes short exercises and homework that help with anxiety, depression, and managing anger in everyday moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That process may begin by talking about what feels most urgent and trying an approach for a few sessions to see how it fits.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to keep regular sessions during busy weeks. Online work can make it simpler to use tools between sessions, review notes or worksheets, and fit brief check-ins into a lunch break or a quieter time at home. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking so sessions match your needs.