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Erin Forbes

Compassionate, practical therapy for families and life changes

Credentials
LISW
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Erin

Erin Forbes is a licensed independent social worker who draws on evidence-based methods to help families and individuals facing stress and life transitions. She holds the LISW credential and practices in Iowa. Erin focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.

She works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction-related concerns. Parenting and family issues are a main focus, including blended family dynamics and communication problems.

Background and approach

She also addresses trauma and abuse, attachment concerns, and intimacy-related struggles. Erin approaches therapy as a collaborative effort. She believes clients know their stories and brings tools to help them meet their goals.

Expect clear, tangible strategies alongside time to talk through difficult feelings. Her experience includes supporting people with obsessive-compulsive issues, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and challenges with self-esteem and self-love. She also helps with sleep problems, anger, and career-related stress.

Sessions aim to identify small changes that make daily life easier. Erin offers a respectful, down-to-earth style and focuses on what can be done now to improve relationships and coping. The work is paced to each person’s needs and priorities.

Practical therapy approaches and online access

Erin uses evidence-based techniques that translate well to online formats. One common approach focuses on skill-building for anxiety and mood management. This involves teaching breathing and grounding skills, activity planning, and step-by-step ways to test unhelpful thoughts. It is useful for stress, worry, low mood, and sleep problems.

Another strand of her work targets family and relationship patterns. This includes improving communication, setting boundaries, and addressing blended family dynamics. These conversations help people make concrete changes at home and reduce repeated conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist reviews your concerns, goals, and preferences and adapts methods over time. Together they decide which techniques fit best and adjust them if needed.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. These options make it easier to connect from home, coordinate around parenting or work, and follow up between sessions. Flexible formats help keep momentum while working toward practical improvements.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Erin commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parenting and family concerns. Additional areas include trauma and post-traumatic stress, OCD and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear strategies and steady progress. Sessions combine talking through experiences with tools to use between visits.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Erin has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship challenges. She emphasizes strengths and lived experience when planning care.
Where is Erin licensed to practice?
She holds the LISW credential with license number IA LISW 007840 and practices in Iowa.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to allow flexible ways to connect.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Erin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Iowa
Languages
English

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