Jennifer Forbes , LPC

Jennifer Forbes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 7 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing relationship challenges, family conflict, eating disorders, motivation concerns, low self-esteem, and confidence struggles. Jennifer frames therapy around the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can be used to overcome difficult moments. She recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and she views the initial steps toward change as important milestones worth supporting.

In sessions Jennifer aims to empower clients by helping them identify goals, build practical coping skills, and strengthen the resources they already possess. Her style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each client's perspective, while offering guidance to move toward the changes they want. She expresses a genuine interest in connecting with clients and supporting them through their journeys toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jennifer draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach helps people clarify values, strengthen self-understanding, and build confidence while addressing relationship or self-esteem concerns.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and problem-focused, and it can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, eating-related issues, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques are incorporated when clients need skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors. DBT provides concrete tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversations, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternatives for more frequent check-ins or when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.