Erin Forbes , LISW

Erin Forbes, LISW, is licensed in Iowa and brings nine years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. She approaches each person as the expert of their own life, highlighting existing strengths and partnering to build practical ways to move past persistent difficulties. Erin emphasizes a respectful, strengths-based stance that helps clients identify resources they already possess and apply them to current struggles.

Her work includes helping individuals and families navigate relationship tensions, address the effects of trauma, and develop parenting strategies that feel more manageable and effective. Erin encourages courageous first steps toward therapy and recognizes that deciding to begin is itself an important act. She offers steady guidance while helping clients set realistic goals and discover strategies that fit their daily lives.

Evidence-based techniques for online support and skill-building

Erin Forbes uses evidence-based techniques tailored to the issues a person brings. She offers skills-based approaches that teach practical tools for managing stress and anxiety, such as breathing, problem-solving, and coping strategies that can be practiced between sessions. She also uses trauma-focused methods that help people process difficult experiences in a paced, supportive way to reduce the impact of past events on daily life. For family and parenting concerns, she draws on family-systems oriented work that explores patterns of interaction and builds clearer communication and boundaries within households.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Erin collaborates with each person to identify which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so the work remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Erin is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect from home, during breaks, or when travel is difficult, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support across formats.