Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Kelsey Forrest, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood Issues
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-19675
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C013073
- NPI
- 1881119824
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Kelsey supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- DBT skills
- ACT strategies
- Workplace concerns
About Kelsey
Kelsey Forrest is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and North Carolina with seven years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns. Kelsey also focuses on workplace issues, communication problems, impulsivity, loneliness, self-love, women's issues, and young adult concerns.
She works in a collaborative way. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She uses approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside cognitive behavioral ideas to address symptoms and daily struggles.
Kelsey has experience with neurodiverse and gender diverse individuals and has worked with people at different stages of life. In sessions she helps clients notice what matters to them, build coping skills, and practice small changes that fit their routines. Conversations are aimed at clearly defined steps rather than abstract theory.
Typical work includes skills for managing strong emotions, routines for focus and impulsivity, strategies for reducing overwhelm, and communication techniques for workplace and personal relationships. She pays attention to how stress and work demands shape mood and behavior.
People who choose this approach usually leave with concrete tools they can use between sessions. To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the provided booking flow.
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How Kelsey Uses Online Sessions and Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and committing to actions that align with personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools for changing unhelpful thinking patterns and routines.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Kelsey will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may involve trying skill-based exercises, tracking responses between sessions, and adjusting the plan depending on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also support continuing treatment if schedules or location change. The practical aim is to make therapy fit everyday life while working on skills and changes that matter.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona, North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns, plus workplace issues, communication problems, impulsivity, isolation, self-love, women's issues, and young adult concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) along with cognitive behavioral ideas and client-centered principles to build practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Arizona (AZ LCSW) and North Carolina (NC LCSW) and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers